ISC is a well-established non-profit corporation with a mission to provide open source solutions to help sustain the infrastructure of the Internet and protect against monopoly and centralized control. We are experts in networking and open source. The team is spread around the globe and works 100% remotely, although we stay in close communication via chat and frequent video calls.
Kea is a popular open source DHCPv4 and v6 server for Unix/Linux used by Internet service providers and enterprises with many features, including a well-documented RESTful API. BIND 9 is a widely-deployed DNS software system that performs a critical function on the Internet. Both Kea and BIND are considered reference implementations of the Internet standards in their areas. Stork is an easy-to-use graphical management tool that enables the operator to visualize the status and manage the configuration of one or more Kea or BIND servers.
We are looking for a software engineer to work on Stork with occasional contributions to the Kea project. This engineer will be part of the core development team and will be developing important new functionality.
Today Stork is lacking the ability to track DHCP leases (addresses assigned by Kea). Network operators need to be able to use Stork to identify and manage devices on their network using up to date lease information. This is a challenging task because of scaling and performance considerations in a busy network. One of the key goals for this position will be to implement the ability to effectively extract the lease information from Kea servers into Stork, and then process the lease data in various ways to provide the information the administrator needs. An older preliminary design is available on our Stork wiki. A Kea Rest API is also already available, although it may need to be extended or modified.
The software developed will be open source. The code developed will be developed in the open and available publicly on ISC's GitLab and on GitHub.
The technologies used in Stork: Go, Angular, Typescript, Docker, PostgreSQL, gRPC, Swagger
The technologies used in Kea are: C++14, Boost, STL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Responsibilities:
Working with the team to design and develop new features
Implementing new features, following the team’s established processes (coding standards, peer reviews, tests, etc.)
Writing documentation and help text
Reviewing code changes
Time constraints:
Required Skills
Spoken and written English at conversational level
Experience with Go and Angular development
Critical thinking, initiative, and a drive for improving existing solutions
Strong skills in prioritization and time management
Familiarity with Unix/BSD/Linux operating systems
Self-motivation and self-control when working from home
Ability to work in a team (follow the code development and review procedures, etc.)
Valuable Skills
Some experience with C++, preferably at the C++14 level (Kea)
Specific experience of Stork (earlier contributions to Stork are a significant plus)
Specific experience with Kea (earlier contributions to Kea are a significant plus)
Knowledge about networking, both from a theoretical as well as a practical standpoint
Experience with Docker, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Familiarity with open source tools and working environments (GitLab, GitHub)
Any sort of prior involvement in work on open source software
Adequate experience in a scientific or technical subject, this can include relevant coursework.
Location
Nearly anywhere. Although ISC's headquarters is in Newmarket, NH (USA), most of ISC's staff work from their homes.
This position is suitable for working from home and for a person with children.
The entire DHCP development team works from home, so you will be managing your own work environment. We communicate constantly via instant messaging and email and have regular team meetings several times a week.
We expect that staff work forty hours a week, but within parameters set by their manager (e.g., available for meetings, having some overlap with other team members), staff can choose their own working hours. It is important that you are able to work during the European and US East Coast business day for collaboration with the rest of the team. Most of our developers and support customers are in Europe and the US.
Note that occasional international travel may be required to attend company and team meetings and/or conferences (approximately 1-2 times a year).
We hire in so many different geographies, it isn’t possible to state a meaningful salary range but we are happy to discuss this during the interview.
To learn more about ISC and its critical role in the Internet community, visit https://www.isc.org.
Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
Samsara’s Routing org is redefining how commercial fleets operate, from strategic route planning to live dispatch and navigation. We are building a full-stack, AI-augmented platform that helps logistics businesses reduce cost, increase efficiency, and unlock new operational capabilities.
As a Staff Engineer, you’ll lead key architectural efforts across Routing, spanning route optimization, dispatch systems, commercial navigation, and systems integration with customer ERPs. You’ll partner closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver extensible, high-impact systems. You’ll be expected to influence product direction, own system-level design decisions, and drive complex projects end-to-end. This is a high-leverage role with significant ownership and visibility.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations.
- You are a life-long learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
- You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.
- You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win—together.
In this role, you will:
- Architect and own critical systems that span route planning, dispatch, and commercial navigation.
- Work closely with PMs, designers, and engineers across time zones to ensure cohesive product experiences.
- Design scalable solutions that meet both generic and long-tail customer needs, often involving legacy systems (e.g., AS/400, SAP).
- Build systems that handle dynamic constraints, operational rules, and geospatial data at scale.
- Mentor senior engineers, set technical direction, and raise the bar for design and code quality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across product, sales, and customer success to bring features to market.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 10+ years of industry experience, with 2+ years in Staff /Principal level or equivalent roles.
- Experience leading architecture for complex, distributed systems and customer-facing platforms.
- Full-stack product engineering background with a history of shipping production features.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; you can influence without authority.
- Experience working with enterprise customers and adapting solutions to meet their operational needs.
- Ability to operate with autonomy and initiative, prioritizing ruthlessly in a fast-paced environment.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience in logistics, transportation, or mapping.
- Familiarity with systems integration (ERP, EDI, third-party APIs).
- Experience building for mobile (React Native, iOS/Android), especially GPS/navigation apps.
- Prior startup or founder experience – you know how to move fast and find leverage.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$154,800—$212,850 CAD
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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