DPDK Developer

Software Engineer – SD-WAN/SASE Platform Development

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our SD-WAN/SASE engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of high-performance networking software that powers next-generation secure connectivity solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong programming skills in C/C++, solid Linux systems expertise, and experience developing real-time, multi-threaded applications on multi-core platforms. You should be comfortable working within a large and complex codebase, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and solving challenging performance and scalability problems.

Candidates with a strong background in software performance engineering, packet processing, and networking technologies are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the engineering team, you will design, develop, and enhance data plane subsystems and platform capabilities in areas including:

• High-performance packet processing using DPDK

• Network interface controller (NIC) drivers and device management

• Link, tunnel, and flow management frameworks

• Observability, diagnostics, and debugging infrastructure

• Development of tools for live troubleshooting and field system triage

• Performance optimization, scalability, and reliability improvements for networking software

• Design and implementation of software components supporting SD-WAN and SASE platforms

• Collaboration with architects, QA engineers, and product teams throughout the software development lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• 3+ years of professional software development experience

• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python

• Hands-on experience developing and debugging applications in Linux environments

• Strong understanding of operating system concepts, including processes, threads, memory management, and synchronization

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded applications on multi-core systems

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including routing and packet forwarding

• Experience with software performance analysis, profiling, and optimization

• Familiarity with packet processing frameworks such as DPDK

• Experience building observability, monitoring, or troubleshooting tools

• Exposure to SD-WAN, SASE, network security, or cloud networking technologies

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, or similar platforms

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge SD-WAN and SASE technologies

• Exposure to large-scale, high-performance networking systems

• A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence

• Opportunities to influence architecture, performance, and product direction

• Continuous learning and professional growth in networking, systems software, and performance engineering

Join us in building the next generation of secure, scalable, and high-performance networking solutions.