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

Extreme Networks

Bangalore Full-time Posted 8d ago
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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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