Senior Network Software Engineer, DPDK

DKSH Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda.

. Design and develop high-performance networking features for enterprise-grade appliances .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-performance networking features for enterprise-grade appliances, with strong skills in C/C++ and a solid understanding of DPDK and VPP. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and communicate effectively across various levels of the organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C/C++ Embedded Software DevelopmentDPDK-Based Traffic GeneratorsL2–L4 Networking ProtocolsSoftware Defined Networking (SDN)Docker and Kubernetes

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded Software DevelopmentDPDKVPPL2–L4 NetworkingTCP/IPUDPIPsecSSL/TLSSoftware Engineering Fundamentals

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationCollaborationMentoringAccountability

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesTRexFast Path StacksOverlays and Tunneling Technologies

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Grade AppliancesNetworking FeaturesSecurity ProtocolsDistributed SystemsKnowledge Sharing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsDNSDockerKubernetesPythonTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop high-performance networking features for enterprise-grade appliances
Work on open-source data plane / fast path stacks including VPP and DPDK
Lead technical initiatives and mentor team members
Own features end-to-end, delivering independently and at scale
Collaborate cross-functionally and promote knowledge sharing
Communicate architecture decisions and design trade-offs effectively, including at senior levels
Manage competing priorities with urgency, accountability, and strong ownership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience building enterprise-grade appliances or similar systems
Strong embedded software development skills in C/C++ (Python is a plus)
Good understanding of DPDK-based traffic generators (e.g., TRex); development experience is a strong plus
Strong knowledge of L2–L4 networking and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and Firewall
Experience with security protocols including IPsec and SSL/TLS, authentication, and authorization
Hands-on experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and distributed systems
Familiarity with overlays and tunneling technologies
Excellent software engineering fundamentals and clean coding practices
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Proven ability to succeed in collaborative, startup-like environments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Expertise in VPP, DPDK, or similar open-source data plane / fast path stacks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse perspectives and global collaboration
Fast-moving, impact-driven startup environment
Ownership of what engineers build
Open, curious, and supportive culture