Senior Networking Software Engineer - Remote Position

About the Role

Opplane Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Networking Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in a remote capacity. As a key member, you will design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade networking appliances, significantly impacting large-scale systems in a fast-paced environment. This Senior Networking Software Engineer remote role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a global team.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop high-performance networking features for enterprise-grade appliances.
• Work on open-source data plane / fast path stacks (VPP, 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or 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) — development experience is 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.

Nice to Have

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 per year.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Collaborative and friendly company culture.
• Ownership mindset where engineers own what they build.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Diverse perspectives and global collaboration across offices in the US, Portugal, India, and Singapore.