Senior VPP Developer

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

📋 Description

• Create and implement high-performance networking functionalities for enterprise-level appliances.

• Engage with open-source data plane / fast path frameworks (VPP, DPDK).

• Spearhead technical projects and guide team members.

• Manage features from inception to completion, delivering autonomously and at scale.

• Collaborate across various functions and encourage knowledge exchange.

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

• Handle competing priorities with a sense of urgency, responsibility, and strong ownership.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 8 years of experience in developing enterprise-grade appliances or comparable systems.

• More than 3 years of experience delivering complex features independently.

• Proficient in embedded software development using C/C++ (Python knowledge is a plus).

• In-depth expertise in VPP, DPDK, or similar open-source data plane / fast path frameworks.

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

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

• Experience with security protocols (IPsec, SSL/TLS), as well as authentication and authorization techniques.

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

• Familiarity with overlay and tunneling technologies.

• Excellent software engineering principles and practices for clean coding.

• Experience with Docker, with a strong preference for familiarity with Kubernetes.

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

• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Nice to have: Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, and Alibaba Cloud.

• Understanding of cloud-native architectures.

• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies.

• Knowledge in distributed computing and microservices.

• A mindset oriented towards cross-domain knowledge and solution design.

• Commitment to a security-first approach.

🏝️ Benefits

• Global & Multicultural – Diverse viewpoints and global teamwork (with offices in the US, Portugal, India, and Singapore).

• Startup Energy – A dynamic and impact-focused work environment.

• Ownership Mindset – Engineers take responsibility for their creations.

• Collaborative & Friendly – An open, inquisitive, and supportive workplace culture.