Protocol Engineer

Posted 1 day 2 hours ago by Frontier Resourcing

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview

Protocol Engineer - Secure Ethernet / AES / IPsec

Can be based Europe or Asia

100% Remote working

Excellent Salary and Benefits on offer

Global Collaboration

Build the technology that keeps the world's data safe. Join a global engineering team developing AI-powered secure Ethernet communication a breakthrough that blends networking, encryption, and intelligence at the hardware level.

What You'll Do
  • Design and optimise L2/L3 Ethernet protocols (VLANs, STP/RSTP, IGMP Snooping, etc.) on FPGA-based systems.
  • Implement and maintain middleware and protocol stacks for secure communication.
  • Integrate AES, IPsec, and AI-based encryption algorithms for embedded systems.
  • Develop high-quality C code for Linux embedded platforms; perform testing, validation, and debugging.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, FPGA, and software teams in India and Taiwan.
What You'll Bring
  • Proven expertise in Ethernet protocols (IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.1D/W).
  • Strong C programming skills in embedded Linux environments.
  • Knowledge of encryption technologies like AES, IPsec, or SSL/TLS.
  • Experience developing protocol stacks or switch/router systems.
  • Bonus: FPGA design, Python scripting, or AI integration experience.