Senior Software Engineer (SDN)

Our client is looking to fill the role of Senior Software Engineer (SDN). This is a 100% remote position anywhere in the US. This position will be remote.

• Compensation: $90k-150k + equity + full benefits

Responsibilities:

• As part of our mission to deliver high-performance cloud offerings, we're seeking a talented Software Developer to work closely with our Data Center Engineer and KVM Engineer to design, optimize, or even build a custom Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solution tailored to our infrastructure needs.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex networking challenges, from integrating existing SDN solutions to architecting new systems that will serve as the backbone of our cloud’s networking stack.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in C, C++, or Rust for developing high-performance, low-latency networking applications.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols such as:
• VLAN, VXLAN, BGP, EVPN, MPLS, and IPsec.
• Control plane and data plane separation in SDN architectures.
• Hands-on experience with SDN technologies like:
• Open vSwitch (OVS), Snabb, ZeroTier, and SONiC.
• Solid knowledge of Linux networking stack, including:
• iptables, nftables, netfilter, and kernel-level networking modules.
• Familiarity with network performance tuning and high-speed packet processing techniques.
• Strong background in network security protocols and best practices.
• English language proficiency.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) for fast packet processing.
• Familiarity with BGP EVPN for data center fabric and overlay network design.
• Knowledge of cloud-native networking (CNI plugins, Kubernetes networking stack).
• Exposure to hardware offloading technologies (e.g., SR-IOV, SmartNICs).
• Understanding of distributed systems and scalable cloud architectures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience in network software development or SDN-related projects.
• Strong proficiency in C, C++, or Rust for developing high-performance networking applications.
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols such as BGP, EVPN, OSPF, VLAN, VXLAN, MPLS, and IPsec.
• Experience working with SDN technologies like Open vSwitch (OVS), Snabb, ZeroTier.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, including data center networking, overlay networks, and control plane/data plane separation.
• Proficiency in Linux networking stack, including iptables, nftables, and kernel networking modules.
• Experience with Go is plus.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience working with remote teams.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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