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

Extreme Networks · Bangalore

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-22
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

<p>We are looking for a strong Data Plane Engineer with deep Networking and/or Network Security expertise, comfortable operating in cloud-native environments.</p>
<p>Core Requirements</p>
<p><br>• Data Plane expertise<br>• Networking or Network Security domain expertise</p>
<p>Experience: 8-13 Years</p>
<p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p>
<p>Join the SD-WAN Networking &amp; 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.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<p>• Design and develop networking and security features for the SD-WAN platform.<br>• Build and enhance high-performance software data plane components using VPP, DPDK, and related packet-processing technologies.<br>• Develop forwarding, traffic steering, QoS, visibility, and security services.<br>• Integrate open-source and third-party networking/security solutions.<br>• Troubleshoot complex networking, security, and performance issues.<br>• Collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.</p>
<p><br><strong>Required Skills</strong></p>
<p>Data Plane &amp; Systems:</p>
<p>• Strong C/C++ development experience (Golang is a plus).<br>• Hands-on experience with VPP, DPDK, packet processing, forwarding, Linux systems programming, and performance optimization.</p>
<p>Networking &amp; Security</p>
<p>• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and SD-WAN architectures.<br>• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:</p>
<p><br>- IPSec<br>- Firewall / Zone-Based Firewall<br>- IDS/IPS<br>- Secure Web Gateway (SWG)<br>- DPI<br>- QoS<br>- SASE/SSE technologies<br>-Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, and distributed systems.</p>
<p><strong>Desirable Skills</strong></p>
<p>Experience developing CNFs/VNFs.<br>Experience with programmable packet pipelines.<br>Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, and distributed systems.<br>Experience integrating with security platforms such as Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks NGFW, or similar security ecosystems</p>

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