Dataplane/Forwarding Engineer

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Dataplane/Forwarding Engineer with strong expertise in ACL (Access Control Lists) and QoS (Quality of Service) to design, implement, and optimize data plane features on high-performance networking platforms. The role involves working closely with switch/router ASICs, SDKs, and network operating systems to deliver L2/L3 forwarding solutions.

Primary Skills (Must Have)

• ACL (Access Control Lists): Design, implementation, and debugging of ACL features
• QoS (Quality of Service): Traffic classification, scheduling, policing, shaping, and queuing mechanisms
• Solid knowledge of ASIC SDK integration/porting (any ASIC vendor)
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/C++,
• L2/L3 Forwarding with Linux kernel

Key Focus Areas

L2/L3 Forwarding implementation

VXLAN-EVPN

ACL/BFD/NetFlow

LAG/ECMP load balancing

Multicast protocols

Key Responsibilities

ASIC SDK Integration: Porting of L2/L3 networking features on Switch/ASIC SDKs (Broadcom, Marvell, Mellanox)

System Debugging: Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across the full software stack

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with architecture and validation teams to deliver production-ready solutions

Core Requirements

Strong background in networking software development

Hands-on experience in packet forwarding path

Solid knowledge of ASIC SDK integration/porting (any ASIC vendor)

Familiarity with hardware abstraction layers such as SAI or equivalent

Proficiency in debugging Layer 2/3 features

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/C++, , and system-level programming

Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and implementations

Linux/Embedded Systems: Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers, and embedded development

Hardware Integration: Knowledge of switching hardware and ASICs

Development Tools: Familiarity with debugging tools, profiling tools, and version control systems

Additional/Preferred Experience

Prior exposure to commonly used ASIC SDKs in the networking industry

Contributions to open networking or NOS development projects

Knowledge of modern networking architectures and protocols