Senior Network Software Engineer (VPP / DPDK)

Job Description

OPPLANE Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Networking Software Engineer with a strong focus on transport connectivity and networking products. As a key member of our team, you will design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade networking appliances, contributing to impactful, large-scale systems in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance networking features for enterprise-grade appliances Work on open-source data plane / fast path stacks (VPP, DPDK) Lead technical initiatives and mentor team members Own features end-to-end, delivering independently and at scale Collaborate cross-functionally and promote knowledge sharing Communicate architecture decisions and design trade-offs effectively, including at senior levels Manage competing priorities with urgency, accountability, and strong ownership Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience building enterprise-grade appliances or similar systems 3+ years delivering complex features independently Strong embedded software development skills in C/C++ (Python is a plus) Expertise in VPP, DPDK or similar open-source data plane / fast path stacks Good understanding of DPDK-based traffic generators (e.g., TRex) — development experience is a strong plus Strong knowledge of L2–L4 networking and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, Firewall) Experience with security protocols (IPsec, SSL/TLS), authentication, and authorization Hands-on experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and distributed systems Familiarity with overlays and tunneling technologies Excellent software engineering fundamentals and clean coding practices Experience with Docker