Senior Network Software Engineer

About the Role

Opplane, a pioneer in data technology headquartered with operational excellence across India's major tech hubs, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Networking Software Engineer to join our team.

The Opportunity:

You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade networking appliances. This role demands expertise in transport connectivity, with contributions to large-scale systems within India's dynamic tech landscape. You will own features end-to-end at scale while collaborating cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Plane Expertise: Design high-performance networking features using open-source stacks like VPP and DPDK.
• L2-L4 Networking Mastery: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, Firewall protocols.
• Security & SDN: Implement security protocols (IPsec, SSL/TLS) and leverage Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Leadership: Lead technical initiatives in our India engineering centers, mentor junior developers, and communicate architecture decisions effectively.
• Clean Code & Modern Practices: Apply excellent software engineering fundamentals with clean coding practices using C/C++ (Python is a plus).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI.
• Cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices tailored for the Indian market.