Senior Software Engineer, Java - Network Team at Forward (Bengaluru, India)
Forward · Bengaluru, India·
Job description
Forward is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.
Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.
Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.
Forward is currently seeking experienced Java developers to work as part of our Network team.
Responsibilities
- Help bring the best ideas from the software development world into the networking industry.
- Contribute to our code base, systems and software architecture as a member of our engineering team.
- Help create and optimize network device models for different device vendors and protocols.
- Help create infrastructure needed to configure, collect and test network devices.
- Work with peers who are experts in Networking, Distributed Systems, Big Data and Search.
Requirements
- 5+ years of work experience in software development
- 3+ years of work experience with Java
- BS in Computer Science or related degree
- Solid software engineering experience with large code bases
- Basic understanding of networking and TCP/IP.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to haves
- Working knowledge of how switches, routers, firewalls or load balancers work.
- Experience working with networking protocols such as BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, VLAN, VXLAN, etc.
This position is a regular, full-time opportunity with Forward in Bangalore, India. This position is required to be in the office.
Why work at Forward
- Culture & Mission: Described as a "people-centric, innovative culture" where "brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations." The company emphasizes that it is an "agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow."
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: The company offers remote positions (e.g., a Customer Care Engineer role listed for Australia). The specific policy for all roles is likely flexible and depends on the team and location.
- Notable Perks & Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive pay and equity packages.
- Health & Wellness: Top-grade medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Time Off: No tracked time off for vacations, holidays, and family days (with manager approval).
- Growth: Opportunities for professional growth within an agile, early-stage company environment.
- Engineering Culture: Founded by four Stanford Ph.D.s, the company has a strong technical foundation. The work involves solving complex problems at scale for the world's most demanding networks, which would appeal to engineers who enjoy deep technical challenges.