Software Engineer

Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaPosted Jul 17, 2026

Riverbed. Empower the Experience

Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, helps organizations optimize their users’ experiences by leveraging AI automation for the prevention, identification, and resolution of IT issues. With over 20 years of experience in data collection and AI and machine learning, Riverbed’s open and AI-powered observability platform and solutions optimize digital experiences and greatly improve IT efficiency. Riverbed also offers industry-leading Acceleration solutions that provide fast, agile, secure acceleration of any app, over any network, to users anywhere. Together with our thousands of market-leading customers globally – including 95% of the FORTUNE 100 – we are empowering next-generation digital experiences. Learn more at riverbed.com

Position

Position: Software Engineer

Location: Cluj (Hybrid)

 

We are seeking a motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills capable of making original contributions in the areas of real-time data processing and analysis to help us develop the next generation of NPM+ products.   

 

Riverbed NPM+ is a SaaS-delivered service that collects decrypted packet data at every user and server endpoint. With this AI-driven Network Observability, Riverbed takes a revolutionary step towards faster issue detection and higher service availability

What you will do

  • Design and implement software that computes, stores, and serves high volume packet based analytics at scale.
  • Build and optimize fast, efficient queries over large analytics datasets to deliver actionable insights for customers.
  • Develop robust, production grade systems while rapidly prototyping new ideas and capabilities.
  • Own features across all phases of the software development lifecycle: conception, requirements definition, functional specification, software design, implementation, test, and documentation.
  • You will work with a cross-functional team, comprised of software engineers, implementation engineers, product managers, QA engineers, and network operations specialists to develop innovative software solutions that meet our customer requirements.

What makes you an ideal candidate

  • Solid technical background with a BS/MS in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience delivering and maintaining complex software systems in production environments.
  • Proven expertise in C++ (C++17 or newer), with solid object oriented design skills and experience in multithreaded and IPC based systems.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • You are familiar with GenAI development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot and apply them thoughtfully as a pair-programming aid to streamline coding and testing workflows

 

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Python or another scripting language.
  • Linux operating system knowledge (i.e., configuration, administration, and networking).
  • Experience with MacOS development (i.e. xcode, system extensions).

What we offer

Our employee benefits including flexible workplace policies, employee resource groups, learning and development resources, career progression pathways, and community engagement initiatives are some of the reasons why we have had great success in bringing in new talent. In addition, our global employee wellness programs are crafted to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees.  

 

Benefits & Perks vary by Country. 

 

About Riverbed

With a 20-year history of innovation, Riverbed is agile and proven—and we continue to disrupt the market with differentiated solutions that help customers deliver secure, seamless digital experiences and accelerate enterprise performance. We are relentlessly customer-first: we listen, learn, and act with urgency to solve real problems and earn trust every day. We pair bold ideas with operational efficiency, simplifying how we work, focusing on what matters most, and delivering with quality and speed. Fueled by a will to win, we set ambitious goals, hold ourselves accountable, and raise the bar through measurable outcomes. At the center of it all are our people—bringing our best selves to work with a shared commitment to excellence, transparency, and open communication. We strive to be an inclusive, fair, and enjoyable workplace where respect and wellbeing are prioritized. We are committed to our people, partners, and customers while supporting the communities where we work and live. It’s the Power of WE that binds us together and drives high-impact success.

 

Riverbed is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or child birth (including breast feeding), sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

Check us out on:www.riverbed.com@LifeAtRiverbed

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