Data Plane Engineer - High-Performance Networking (Hybrid)

Ribbon Communications; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbon Communications is seeking a Software Engineer, Data Plane for a hybrid role in Westford, MA. You will design, implement, and test data plane features for Ribbon's SBC product line, collaborating with global engineering teams across locations.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ skills, Linux networking, and experience with CNF/containerized networking, with a base pay range announced for US locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in computer networking, communications, or related software development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ with embedded systems development experience.
• Good understanding of Linux networking and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Solid knowledge of operating system concepts including processes, threads, interrupts, timers, and memory management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with DPDK, VPP, SmartNICs, DPUs, or network processors.
• Hands-on experience with CNF infrastructure and containerized networking environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with globally distributed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test new data plane features for Ribbon's communications products.
• Research technical solutions and design data plane software for Ribbon's next generation networking products.
• Develop software for data plane acceleration technologies, including network processors, for use on turn-key and custom hardware platforms.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve customer-reported issues across Ribbon's installed product base.
• Work closely with the system test team using in-house and third-party test tools to validate functionality and measure networking product performance.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Linux networking

TCP/IP fundamentals

OS concepts

DPDK/VPP

CNF infrastructure

Container networking

Distributed teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Ribbon Communications is seeking a Software Engineer, Data Plane for a hybrid role in Westford, MA. You will design, implement, and test data plane features for Ribbon's SBC product line, collaborating with global engineering teams across locations.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ skills, Linux networking, and experience with CNF/containerized networking, with a base pay range announced for US locations.