Network Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and create high-performance networking functionalities for enterprise-level appliances.

• Engage in open-source data plane and fast path stacks, such as VPP and DPDK.

• Lead technical projects and guide team members through mentorship.

• Take ownership of features from inception to completion, delivering independently and at scale.

• Collaborate across different functions and encourage the sharing of knowledge.

• Effectively communicate architectural decisions and design trade-offs, including to senior stakeholders.

• Manage competing priorities with a sense of urgency, accountability, and strong ownership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 3 years of experience in developing enterprise-grade appliances or similar systems.

• Proficient in embedded software development using C/C++ (knowledge of Python is an advantage).

• Solid understanding of DPDK-based traffic generators (e.g., TRex) — development experience is a significant plus.

• Comprehensive knowledge of L2–L4 networking and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, Firewall).

• Experience with security protocols (IPsec, SSL/TLS), along with authentication and authorization practices.

• Practical experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and distributed systems.

• Familiarity with overlay and tunneling technologies.

• Excellent software engineering principles and clean coding practices.

• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in collaborative, startup-like environments.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Expertise in VPP, DPDK, or similar open-source data plane and fast path stacks.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, or Alibaba Cloud.

• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures.

• Understanding of DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of distributed computing and microservices.

• A mindset for cross-domain knowledge and solution design.

• A security-first approach.

• Awareness of serverless architectures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Global & Multicultural – Embrace diverse perspectives and collaborate globally across US, Portugal, India, and Singapore offices.

• Startup Energy – Experience a fast-paced, impact-driven environment.

• Ownership Mindset – Engineers take ownership of their creations.

• Collaborative & Friendly – Enjoy an open, curious, and supportive culture.