Staff Software Engineer: L2/L3 Development

Software Developers

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance the GAIA OS, the foundation of Check Point’s

  NextGen Firewalls.

• Design and implement innovative features and enhancements within the GAIA OS network stack to advance our operating system’s capabilities.
• Identify and resolve vulnerabilities to strengthen network security.
• Maintain and upgrade open-source software components.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs related to OS and network stack code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to introduce new infrastructure capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic about

  Linux and network security,

  with a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).

• 14+ years

  of hands-on programming experience in

  C and C++

  on

  Linux.

• Practical experience with

  Layer 2 protocols

  such as

  Ethernet, ARP, LLDP,

  and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of the

  Linux network stack

  and

  its architecture.

• Eager to work on

  low-level development

  and

  OS programming.

• A fast learner who thrives in dynamic, multi-tasking environments.
• A creative problem-solver with strong design and development skills.
• Experience or know-how of network security concepts is a plus!

Why Check Point?

• Join a global leader in network security.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and industry experts.
• Thrive in a culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Make a real impact on the security and reliability of networks worldwide.