Dataplane / Forwarding Engineer

Palcnetworks; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Palcnetworks is seeking a Dataplane/Forwarding Engineer in Chennai, India. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing data plane features on high-performance networking platforms. Responsibilities include ASIC SDK integration, system debugging, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking software development, hands-on experience with packet forwarding, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python. This job offers a hybrid work mode with an immediate availability requirement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in networking software development.
• Hands-on experience in packet forwarding path.
• Solid knowledge of ASIC SDK integration/porting.

Responsibilities

• Porting of L2/L3 networking features on Switch/ASIC SDKs.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across software stack.
• Collaborate with architecture and validation teams.

Skills

Networking software development

Packet forwarding path

ASIC SDK integration/porting

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Linux kernel and device drivers

Debugging tools

Job description

Work Mode

Org Policy: Hybrid | Project Requirement: Work from Office

Availability

Immediate

Job Summary

We are seeking a Dataplane/Forwarding Engineer to design, implement, and optimize data plane features on high-performance networking platforms. The role involves working closely with switch/router ASICs, SDKs, and network operating systems to deliver L2/L3 forwarding solutions.

Key Focus Areas

• L2/L3 Forwarding implementation
• VXLAN-EVPN
• QoS (Quality of Service)
• ACL/BFD/NetFlow
• LAG/ECMP load balancing

Key Responsibilities

• ASIC SDK Integration: Porting of L2/L3 networking features on Switch/ASIC SDKs (Broadcom, Marvell, Mellanox)
• System Debugging: Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across the full software stack
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with architecture and validation teams to deliver production‑ready solutions

Core Requirements

• Strong background in networking software development
• Hands‑on experience in packet forwarding path
• Solid knowledge of ASIC SDK integration/porting (any ASIC vendor)
• Familiarity with hardware abstraction layers such as SAI or equivalent

Technical Skill

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and system‑level programming
• Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and implementations
• Linux/Embedded Systems: Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers, and embedded development
• Hardware Integration: Knowledge of switching hardware and ASICs
• Development Tools: Familiarity with debugging tools, profiling tools, and version control systems

Additional/Preferred Experience

• Prior exposure to commonly used ASIC SDKs in the networking industry
• Contributions to open networking or NOS development projects
• Knowledge of modern networking architectures and protocols
• Exposure to SONiC NOS and SAI is preferred