Dataplane / Forwarding Engineer

class="has-fixed-layout"> Field Details Job ID JD-002 Experience Required 7 to 15 years No. of Positions 6 Work Location Chennai / Bangalore Shift Timing Standard Shift Work Mode Org Policy: Hybrid | Project Requirement: Work from Office Availability Immediate

Job Summary

We are seeking a Dataplane/Forwarding Engineer 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.

Key Focus Areas

• L2/L3 Forwarding implementation
• VXLAN-EVPN
• QoS (Quality of Service)
• 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 Skill

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/C++, Python, 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
• Exposure to SONiC NOS and SAI is preferred

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