Lead Networking Data Plane Engineer

Broadcom; California; On-site; USD 144,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom seeks a VCF Networking Data Plane Engineer to drive the next generation of virtual networking data plane software. You will design, implement and test scalable distributed systems, work on the ESX hypervisor data plane, and contribute to high performance features such as virtual switches and VXLAN/Geneve.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding with C/C++/Python, performance profiling, and collaboration across teams to deliver robust, efficient networking solutions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years related experience; advanced degree often expected (Masters/PhD) for senior roles.
• Proven experience in designing and developing high performance, scalable distributed systems.
• Strong command of C/C++/Python and hands-on performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development on NSX Data Plane for the ESX hypervisor within Broadcom's networking stack.
• Architect, implement and integrate new data plane features (virtual switches, VXLAN/Geneve, NIC/SmartNIC offloads).
• Develop reliable data plane virtualization features with C/C++/Python.
• Create tests, documentation, and drive high quality through unit/functional testing.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cross-functional teams; provide technical leadership.

Skills

High performance networking

C/C++/Python

Multi-threaded design

Performance analysis

Large system architecture

Problem solving

Team leadership

Hardware knowledge

Debugging & profiling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with extensive experience

Tools

Profiling tools

Job description

Broadcom seeks a VCF Networking Data Plane Engineer to drive the next generation of virtual networking data plane software. You will design, implement and test scalable distributed systems, work on the ESX hypervisor data plane, and contribute to high performance features such as virtual switches and VXLAN/Geneve.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding with C/C++/Python, performance profiling, and collaboration across teams to deliver robust, efficient networking solutions in a fast-paced