Staff Software Engineer, SDN Networking

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven experience in building and operating high-performance networking systems in a production environment
• Strong proficiency in system programming languages such as C, C++, and/or Rust
• Deep expertise in Linux Systems Internals, including kernel architecture, memory management, and device drivers
• In-depth knowledge of network programming principles and packet processing pipelines
• Hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies like XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
• Proven understanding of TCP/IP and networking accelerators such as Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNICs, DPU Bluefield3, and Intel IPU
• Familiarity with technologies like SR-IOV, vDPA, and scalable functions
• Strong background in kernel or embedded development, with a focus on the Linux kernel
• Experience with Open vSwitch, Openflow, and Open Virtual Networking technologies
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, testing, and operations
• A strong track record of contributions to the open-source community (e.g., Open vSwitch/OVS, Open Virtual Networking/OVN, Multus, Cilium)

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven leadership experience in a technical role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM)

Additional Requirements

• Equal Opportunity Employer - employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.