Senior Software Engineer, Forward Networks
Java, Productivity
$180-240k
Mathematically-accurate network modeling
Be an early applicant
Mathematically-accurate network modeling
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$180-240k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To transform networks to be agile, predictable, and secure.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of professional Java development in large code bases (Spring Framework, Java 17+)
- Proven track record of leading/refactoring legacy applications (monolith to microservices, API redesign, etc.)
- Deep understanding of OOP, design patterns and dependency injection
- Excellent communication skills: Able to articulate complex technical concepts and rally cross-team support
What the job involves
- Forward Networks is currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer which is passionate in maintaining and improving a large Java-based code base
- Lead Refactoring Efforts: Analyze our extensive Java codebase to identify areas of technical debt, complexity, and performance bottlenecks. You will design and execute large-scale refactoring strategies to improve code structure and maintainability without disrupting ongoing development
- Champion Clean Code: Act as the subject matter expert for clean code principles and software design patterns
- Reduce technical debt: Identify, prioritize, and tackle areas of technical debt
- Improve Tooling & Processes: Identify and implement tools and processes that improve code quality, automate detection of issues, and streamline development workflows
- Mentor and Coach: Guide and mentor other developers on best practices for writing high-quality, testable, and scalable Java code
Our take
The rapid flow of data from inside and outside organisations has rendered top-down planning difficult, and often ineffective, especially in an enterprise network setting. Forward Networks provides a solution by creating digital twins of a company's network architecture so planners and developers can see how their activities will affect operations across the entire network.
Although digital twinning is relatively new, there is already intense competition for this space. Forward Networks has carved out a unique niche in focusing on enterprise networks rather than the organisation as a whole, a focus which is needed given the complexity of modern hybrid networks which can span several cloud environments.
In 2023, Forward Networks completed a Series D funding round led by MSD Partners, with participation from Goldman Sachs, one of its long-term customers. This investment has supported the business in further developing its product, expand the services available to its customers, and scaling its core team.
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Insights
95% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2023
$50m
SERIES D
Oct 2019
$35m
SERIES C
Total funding: $112.5m
Company benefits
- We’re an agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow, as a company and as individuals.
- Every team member receives a compensation package that includes equity, so we can grow together.
- We offer top-grade insurance, with medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
- Vacations, holidays, family days. With no tracked time off, you can go as long as it’s okay with your manager.
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
David Erickson
(Co-Founder & CEO)Was Director of Course Content and Instructor at SDN Academy, a Graduate Research Assistant at Stanford University and Member of Technical Staff at big switch networks.
Brandon Heller
(Co-Founder & CTO)Was Director of Course Content and Instructor at SDN Academy. Prior to that, they interned at Google, Hewlett-Packard and Emerson Motor Company.
Nikhil Handigol
(Co-Founder)Was Director of Course Content and Instructor at SDN Academy, as well as a Member of Technical Staff at ON.Lab and Research Assistant at Stanford University.
Peyman Kazemian
(Co-Founder)Was Director of Course Content and Instructor at SDN Academy, and a Researcher and Teaching Assistant at Stanford University. Also in terned at Google and Ericsson.
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