Extreme Networks

Staff SW Systems Engineer 10531 – DPDK/VPP Data Plane Developer

Extreme Networks · Bangalore, India
Bangalore, India Posted 2026-09-22
Type
Full-time
Experience
8+ yr

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

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