DPDK Developer

Veltris; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Veltris seeks a Software Engineer to join the SD-WAN/SASE Platform Development team. You will design and build high-performance networking software powering secure connectivity solutions, with an emphasis on real-time, multi-threaded execution on multi-core Linux systems.

The role requires strong C/C++ programming, Linux proficiency, and experience in performance engineering, packet processing, and networking fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming and Linux development experience.
• Familiarity with real-time, multi-threaded applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance high-performance data plane subsystems and platform capabilities.
• Develop NIC drivers and device management code.
• Build and optimize frameworks for links, tunnels, and flows.
• Improve observability, diagnostics, and debugging infrastructure.
• Develop live troubleshooting tools for field systems.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of networking software.
• Contribute to SD-WAN and SASE platform components.
• Collaborate with architects, QA engineers, and product teams.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Multithreading

DPDK

Networking basics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

DPDK

GDB

Git

Job description

Software Engineer – SD-WAN/SASE Platform Development

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our SD-WAN/SASE engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of high-performance networking software that powers next-generation secure connectivity solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong programming skills in C/C++, solid Linux systems expertise, and experience developing real-time, multi-threaded applications on multi-core platforms. You should be comfortable working within a large and complex codebase, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and solving challenging performance and scalability problems.

Candidates with a strong background in software performance engineering, packet processing, and networking technologies are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the engineering team, you will design, develop, and enhance data plane subsystems and platform capabilities in areas including:

• High-performance packet processing using DPDK
• Network interface controller (NIC) drivers and device management
• Link, tunnel, and flow management frameworks
• Observability, diagnostics, and debugging infrastructure
• Development of tools for live troubleshooting and field system triage
• Performance optimization, scalability, and reliability improvements for networking software
• Design and implementation of software components supporting SD-WAN and SASE platforms
• Collaboration with architects, QA engineers, and product teams throughout the software development lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
• Hands-on experience developing and debugging applications in Linux environments
• Strong understanding of operating system concepts, including processes, threads, memory management, and synchronization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded applications on multi-core systems
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including routing and packet forwarding
• Experience with software performance analysis, profiling, and optimization
• Familiarity with packet processing frameworks such as DPDK
• Experience building observability, monitoring, or troubleshooting tools
• Exposure to SD-WAN, SASE, network security, or cloud networking technologies
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, or similar platforms

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge SD-WAN and SASE technologies
• Exposure to large-scale, high-performance networking systems
• A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence
• Opportunities to influence architecture, performance, and product direction
• Continuous learning and professional growth in networking, systems software, and performance engineering

Join us in building the next generation of secure, scalable, and high-performance networking solutions.