Senior Network Software Engineer - VPP/​DPDK Remote

About the Role

Opplane Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Software Engineer to join our dynamic team remotely. In this Senior Network Software Engineer remote position, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade networking appliances that contribute to impactful, large-scale systems in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience building enterprise-grade appliances or similar systems.
• 3+ years delivering complex features independently.
• Strong embedded software development skills in C/C++ (Python is a plus).
• Expertise in VPP, DPDK, or similar open-source data plane/fast path stacks.
• Good understanding of DPDK-based traffic generators (e.g., TRex) with development experience being a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of L2–L4 networking and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, Firewall).
• Experience with security protocols (IPsec, 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.
• Experience with Docker, with a strong preference for Kubernetes experience.
• Proven ability to succeed in collaborative, startup-like environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba Cloud.
• Cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices.
• Distributed computing and microservices.
• Cross-domain knowledge and solutions design mindset.
• Security-first approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a global and multicultural team.
• Startup energy with a fast-moving, impact-driven atmosphere.
• Ownership mindset where engineers own what they build.
• Collaborative and friendly culture promoting openness and curiosity.