Staff Software Engineer – DPDK/VPP Data-Plane Developer

Extreme Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Data Plane Engineer with cloud-native networking and security focus to build high-performance packet processing and security services. The role emphasizes software data plane development, SD-WAN architectures, and integration of open-source solutions; you will work with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, and distributed systems, collaborating with global teams.

Requirements include strong C/C++ development, experience with VPP/DPDK, Linux systems

Qualifications

• 8-13 years of experience in Networking or Network Security.
• Strong C/C++ development experience; Golang is a plus.
• Experience with cloud-native networking and SD-WAN is desirable.

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.

Skills

C/C++

Golang

VPP

DPDK

Linux

Performance optimization

Kubernetes

Docker

gRPC

Distributed systems

SD-WAN

Networking

Security

Tools

VPP

DPDK

Linux kernel

gRPC

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a strong Data Plane Engineer with deep Networking and/or Network Security expertise, comfortable operating in cloud-native environments.

Experience: 8-13 Years

Core Requirements

• Networking or Network Security domain expertise

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

• 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.