Staff SW Systems Engineer - DPDK/VPP Data Plane Developer
Extreme Networks · Bengaluru
- Experience8–13 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted23 Sept 2026
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
- Secure Web Gateway
- DPI
- QoS
- SASE/SSE technologies
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- gRPC
- distributed systems
The role
A network security engineer at a networking technology company designs software data planes for SD-WAN security services using VPP, DPDK, packet processing, and Linux systems programming. The role develops routing and security features and applies performance optimization and Kubernetes to cloud-native networking.
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 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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