Senior VPP Developer

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Spearhead technical projects and provide mentorship to team members.

• Take full ownership of features from start to finish, delivering independently and at scale.

• Collaborate across various departments and encourage knowledge exchange.

• 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

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

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

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

• Strong proficiency in embedded software development using C/C++ (Python is an advantage).

• In-depth knowledge of VPP, DPDK, or similar open-source data plane / fast path technologies.

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

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

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

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

• Familiarity with overlay and tunneling technologies.

• Excellent software engineering principles and commitment to clean coding standards.

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

• Proven track record of thriving in collaborative, startup-like settings.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Global & Multicultural – Diverse perspectives with global collaboration across US, Portugal, India, and Singapore offices.

• Startup Energy – A fast-paced, impact-focused environment.

• Ownership Mindset – Engineers take full responsibility for their creations.

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