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

Extreme Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks is seeking a Data Plane Engineer to join the SD-WAN Networking & Security team. You will design and develop high-performance packet processing, forwarding, and security services in cloud-native environments.

You will work on data plane features, integration of open-source networking and security solutions, and collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. 8-13 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–13 years of experience in data plane / networking roles.
• Strong C/C++ development experience; Golang is a plus.
• Hands‑on with VPP, DPDK, packet processing and Linux systems programming.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, and SD‑WAN architectures.

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++ development

Golang

VPP & DPDK

Linux systems programming

Performance optimization

Networking & SD-WAN

Security concepts

Tools

VPP

DPDK

Kubernetes

Docker

gRPC

Distributed systems

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.

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