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

Extreme Networks · Bengaluru

  • Experience8–13 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelexecutive
  • Posted22 Sept 2026
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About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks is hiring in Bengaluru in technology software. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.

Skills

  • C/C++
  • VPP
  • DPDK
  • packet processing
  • forwarding
  • Linux systems programming
  • performance optimization
  • routing
  • switching
  • SD-WAN architectures
  • IPSec
  • Firewall
  • IDS/IPS
  • QoS
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • gRPC
  • distributed systems

The role

A data plane engineer at a networking security company designs high-performance networking security services using C/C++, VPP, and DPDK, and builds SD-WAN packet processing and forwarding solutions with Linux systems programming and performance optimization.

Full job description

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 technologiesExperience 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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