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Staff SW Systems Engineer 10531 – DPDK/VPP Data Plane Developer (SD-WAN Security)

extreme networks · Bangalore
Lever Hybrid Fulltime
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Posted 7 days ago
Companyextreme networks
LocationBangalore
Job typeFulltime
Work modeHybrid
SourceLever
Listed7 days ago

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We are looking for a strong Data Plane Engineer with deep Networking and/or Network Security expertise, comfortable operating in cloud-native environments.
Core Requirements
• Data Plane expertise
• Networking or Network Security domain expertise
Experience: 8-13 Years
Role Overview
Join the SD-WAN Networking & Security team responsible for building high-performance packet processing, forwarding, and security services. The role focuses on software data plane development, networking infrastructure, security services, and cloud-native networking solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop networking and security features for the SD-WAN platform.
• Build and enhance high-performance software data plane components using VPP, DPDK, and related packet-processing technologies.
• Develop forwarding, traffic steering, QoS, visibility, and security services.
• Integrate open-source and third-party networking/security solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex networking, security, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Required Skills
Data Plane & Systems:
• Strong C/C++ development experience (Golang is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with VPP, DPDK, packet processing, forwarding, Linux systems programming, and performance optimization.
Networking & Security
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and SD-WAN architectures.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- IPSec
- Firewall / Zone-Based Firewall
- IDS/IPS
- Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
- DPI
- QoS
- SASE/SSE technologies
-Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, and distributed systems.
Desirable Skills
Experience developing CNFs/VNFs.
Experience with programmable packet pipelines.
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, and distributed systems.
Experience integrating with security platforms such as Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks NGFW, or similar security ecosystems

Employment type
Fulltime

Work arrangement
Hybrid

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