Principal Software Engineer - DPDK, VPP & L2-L7 Networking

We’re a global technology leader building the infrastructure behind AI data centers and cloud networks. We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to own the networking software stack for AI workloads, from inception to delivery.

What you’ll own

🔹 System architecture and design across all components of the AI networking software stack

🔹 Benchmarking, analysis, and performance optimization for AI workloads

🔹 Working with open-source communities and global partners to build and release key software components

🔹 Collaborating with customers and partners worldwide to deliver high-quality networking stacks

You’re a great fit if you have

✅ Deep understanding of high-performance networking software, with 15+ years leading software product delivery

✅ Strong grasp of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, algorithms, and multi-core programming

✅ Ability to mentor junior engineers and guide the team

✅ Excellent communication and a knack for writing clear, concise specifications

✅ Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS or a related STEM field (or equivalent experience)

Good to have

DPDK/VPP and L2-L7 data plane experience, RoCE, libFabric, OpenMPI, NCCL/oneCCL, PyTorch-based training, Kubernetes/CNIs, open-source contribution, and CI/CD

Why join us

✨ Own a product end to end

✨ Work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure at global scale

✨ Technical leadership with a collaborative, passionate team

Open to a conversation? Write to Rukmini@careerxperts.com