Lead Software Engineer - Optimum : Job Details

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 58+ years of professional experience in software engineering or systems engineering roles.
• Practical experience supporting Tier 2 or Tier 3 service provider environments is highly desirable.
• Proficient in at least one major programming language (Python, Java, or Go).
• Advanced Unix/Linux system administration skills (RedHat/CentOS/Alma preferred).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, SNMP, syslog, DHCP, DNS, and other service provider protocols.
• Familiarity with DOCSIS protocols, including modem provisioning and event diagnostics.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Kafka or other event streaming tools is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities across software and network layers.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Capability to mentor junior developers and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and automation pipelines to enhance network operations and service infrastructure.
• Write scalable, testable, and maintainable code using Python, Go, or Java.
• Develop APIs and tools that integrate with infrastructure components (e.g., DHCP, DNS, RADIUS, CMTSs).
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Linux system administration, focusing on service configuration, process monitoring, and hardening.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure using Git, Ansible, and related tools.
• Ensure system-level observability through log ingestion (e.g., syslog), metrics (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana), and event triggers.
• Analyze and automate responses to events arising from DOCSIS plant infrastructure, cable modems, and CMTS systems.
• Assist in parsing and interpreting SNMP traps, syslogs, and DOCSIS TLVs to enhance proactive network monitoring.
• Collaborate with IP Engineering and NOC to improve mean time to repair (MTTR) and streamline incident responses.
• Work alongside platform architects and engineering leads to define infrastructure strategy and reference architectures.
• Support and prototype emerging technologies such as:

• Kafka for streaming telemetry and event processing.
• Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
• Other distributed technologies (e.g., Flink, Redis, PostgreSQL, Vault).

• Participate in architectural evaluations, tool comparisons, and proof-of-concept implementations.

At Optimum, we are a leader in the vibrant field of connectivity, and we are eager to welcome enthusiastic professionals to our team. We believe connectivity is not just a luxury but a necessity that enriches lives, empowers businesses, and ignites innovation. By joining us, youll help drive progress and improve lives through reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that maintain global connectivity. Our success is rooted in our outstanding products, dedication to our people, and the relationships we build in every community. If you are a resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented individual with a passion for delivering consistent excellence, Optimum could be the ideal company for you! We foster an environment guided by our four core principles: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. We empower our employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving. Clear communication builds trust within our team and among our valued customers. Were committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and positivity every day. Our promise of excellence is maintained through continuous learning and engagement with our customers, ensuring we always deliver top-quality products and services. For those with the ambition to succeed, this is your chance to embark on a fulfilling career and be part of our journey to shape the future of connectivity.