[Remote] Staff Software Engineer - Zero Trust Networking (remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Johnson Controls, a global leader in energy efficiency and building systems, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to support their Airwall Zero Trust technology. This role focuses on driving technical direction, ensuring software quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure solutions for mission-critical assets.ResponsibilitiesEnsure the quality and stability of our OpenBlue Airwall product portfolioLead the development of new mechanisms for monitoring the health of data from edge to cloudLead architectural decisions and technical strategy across products and platformsHelp troubleshoot complex networking issues when they occurCollaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to define and deliver scalable solutionsAct as a technical mentor for engineers at all levelsEvaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure engineering excellenceContribute to key codebases and set standards for code quality, testing, and performanceRepresent engineering in executive discussions and help shape the long-term roadmapSkills5+ years of software engineering experienceExperience designing and scaling distributed systems or complex software architecturesExpertise in C++ and/or Rust, and the networking stackExperience with AI native development, knowing when and when not to use harnesses as a core part of your workflow like Claude, Copilot, Codex, or CursorExperience with networking, such as VPN, Secure Remote Access, IAM identity managementZero Trust Networking experienceRuby & Ember.jsBenefitsThis role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.This position includes a competitive benefits package.Company OverviewJohnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonization. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ventures.Company H1B SponsorshipJohnson Controls has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2026, 61 in 2025, 57 in 2024, 80 in 2023, 95 in 2022, 81 in 2021, 93 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.