Staff SW Systems Engineer 10531 – DPDK/VPP Data Plane Developer (SD-WAN Security)
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Before you apply
LocationBangalore
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8–13 yrs
DepartmentProducts, Engineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Data Plane expertise
Networking or Network Security domain expertise
Experience: 8-13 Years
Strong C/C++ development experience
Hands-on experience with VPP, DPDK, packet processing, forwarding, Linux systems programming, and performance optimization
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, SWG, DPI, QoS, SASE/SSE technologies
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, and distributed systems
Golang experience
Experience developing CNFs/VNFs
Experience with programmable packet pipelines
Experience integrating with security platforms such as Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks NGFW, or similar security ecosystems
Skills
C
C++
Golang
VPP
DPDK
Linux
Kubernetes
Docker
gRPC
IPSec
IDS/IPS
DPI
QoS
SASE
SSE
Zscaler
Palo Alto Networks NGFW
About the role
We are looking for a strong Data Plane Engineer with deep Networking and/or Network Security expertise, comfortable operating in cloud-native environments.
Requirements
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.
Responsibilities
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