NY · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
Medical
PTO
Collaborating with an experienced team, you will help industry leaders bring their products to market and constantly contribute to open‑source projects (SONiC, SAI, DPDK, etc.). We provide a ...
NY · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
Medical
PTO
Collaborating with an experienced team, you will help industry leaders bring their products to market and constantly contribute to open‑source projects (SONiC, SAI, DPDK, etc.). We provide a ...
NY · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
Medical
PTO
Collaborating with an experienced team, you will help industry leaders bring their products to market and constantly contribute to open‑source projects (SONiC, SAI, DPDK, etc.). We provide a ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In‑depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of packet processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In‑depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of packet processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$76.50 - $102.50/hr
Linux OVS, DPDK & SRIOV, Firewall * Understanding of NFV ETSI architecture * Hand-on experience in L2 and L3 Network protocols. * Multi-vendor Network Device experience is Plus • Contribute to ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$76.50 - $102.50/hr
Linux OVS, DPDK & SRIOV, Firewall * Understanding of NFV ETSI architecture * Hand-on experience in L2 and L3 Network protocols. * Multi-vendor Network Device experience is Plus • Contribute to ...
... DPDK, RDMA, HW offload, network virtualization) Experience in RDMA/RoCE networks Experience with NIC HW offloads Experience with Collectives and GPU communication for AI workloads Experience with ...
... DPDK, RDMA, HW offload, network virtualization) Experience in RDMA/RoCE networks Experience with NIC HW offloads Experience with Collectives and GPU communication for AI workloads Experience with ...
Owego, NY · On-site
$80/hr
DPDK or High Performance User Space I/O - Familiarity with DPDK or similar frameworks for user space data paths. * Certifications - Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE), CISSP, GSEC, or ...
Owego, NY · On-site
$80/hr
DPDK or High Performance User Space I/O - Familiarity with DPDK or similar frameworks for user space data paths. * Certifications - Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE), CISSP, GSEC, or ...
New York, NY · On-site
Some experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations would be ideal (such as Solarflare OpenOnload/TCPDirect/ef_vi, Exablaze, InfiniBand verbs, DPDK)
New York, NY · On-site
Some experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations would be ideal (such as Solarflare OpenOnload/TCPDirect/ef_vi, Exablaze, InfiniBand verbs, DPDK)
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Some experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations would be ideal (such as Solarflare OpenOnload/TCPDirect/ef_vi, Exablaze, InfiniBand verbs, DPDK)
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Some experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations would be ideal (such as Solarflare OpenOnload/TCPDirect/ef_vi, Exablaze, InfiniBand verbs, DPDK)
San Jose, CA · On-site
$158K - $212K/yr
Drive performance optimization initiatives, leveraging technologies such as DPDK, VPP, eBPF technology, and hardware crypto accelerators to ensure robust throughput and reliability. * Provide hands ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$158K - $212K/yr
Drive performance optimization initiatives, leveraging technologies such as DPDK, VPP, eBPF technology, and hardware crypto accelerators to ensure robust throughput and reliability. * Provide hands ...
Bodega Bay, CA · On-site
$248K - $348K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Optimize the interface between the wireless MAC layer and high-speed packet processing engines such as DPDK and VPP, ensuring zero-copy data paths and minimal jitter * Design MAC layer architectures ...
Bodega Bay, CA · On-site
$248K - $348K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Optimize the interface between the wireless MAC layer and high-speed packet processing engines such as DPDK and VPP, ensuring zero-copy data paths and minimal jitter * Design MAC layer architectures ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In-depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In-depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In-depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
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Irvine, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In-depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
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Irvine, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In-depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In-depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
New York, NY · On-site
Some experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations would be ideal (such as Solarflare OpenOnload/TCPDirect/ef_vi, Exablaze, InfiniBand verbs, DPDK)
New York, NY · On-site
Some experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations would be ideal (such as Solarflare OpenOnload/TCPDirect/ef_vi, Exablaze, InfiniBand verbs, DPDK)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
In-depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
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Irvine, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
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Vision
Retirement
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In-depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling). * Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack. * Knowledge of ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$158K - $212K/yr
Drive performance optimization initiatives, leveraging technologies such as DPDK, VPP, eBPF technology, and hardware crypto accelerators to ensure robust throughput and reliability. * Provide hands ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$158K - $212K/yr
Drive performance optimization initiatives, leveraging technologies such as DPDK, VPP, eBPF technology, and hardware crypto accelerators to ensure robust throughput and reliability. * Provide hands ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$248K - $348K/yr
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Optimize the interface between the wireless MAC layer and high-speed packet processing engines such as DPDK and VPP, ensuring zero-copy data paths and minimal jitter * Design MAC layer architectures ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$248K - $348K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Life
Retirement
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Optimize the interface between the wireless MAC layer and high-speed packet processing engines such as DPDK and VPP, ensuring zero-copy data paths and minimal jitter * Design MAC layer architectures ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$248K - $348K/yr
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Optimize the interface between the wireless MAC layer and high-speed packet processing engines such as DPDK and VPP, ensuring zero-copy data paths and minimal jitter * Design MAC layer architectures ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$248K - $348K/yr
Medical
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Optimize the interface between the wireless MAC layer and high-speed packet processing engines such as DPDK and VPP, ensuring zero-copy data paths and minimal jitter * Design MAC layer architectures ...
Saratoga, CA · Remote
... DPDK, SPDK, NVMe, Cloud Native, Linux, SONiC, DASH and P4. - Strong business acumen and ability to identify key customer needs and requirements. - Leader that can work across diverse, and global ...
Saratoga, CA · Remote
... DPDK, SPDK, NVMe, Cloud Native, Linux, SONiC, DASH and P4. - Strong business acumen and ability to identify key customer needs and requirements. - Leader that can work across diverse, and global ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$158K - $212K/yr
Drive performance optimization initiatives, leveraging technologies such as DPDK, VPP, eBPF technology, and hardware crypto accelerators to ensure robust throughput and reliability. * Provide hands ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$158K - $212K/yr
Drive performance optimization initiatives, leveraging technologies such as DPDK, VPP, eBPF technology, and hardware crypto accelerators to ensure robust throughput and reliability. * Provide hands ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$158K - $212K/yr
Drive performance optimization initiatives, leveraging technologies such as DPDK, VPP, eBPF technology, and hardware crypto accelerators to ensure robust throughput and reliability. * Provide hands ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$158K - $212K/yr
Drive performance optimization initiatives, leveraging technologies such as DPDK, VPP, eBPF technology, and hardware crypto accelerators to ensure robust throughput and reliability. * Provide hands ...
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To thrive as a DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) Developer, you need expertise in C/C++ programming, deep knowledge of computer networking concepts, and experience optimizing high-performance packet processing applications. Familiarity with DPDK APIs, Linux operating systems, and network interface cards (NICs), as well as relevant certifications in networking (like CCNA or equivalent), are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with engineering teams and troubleshoot complex issues. These core competencies ensure efficient network application development and maintenance in demanding, high-throughput networking environments.
A DPDK job involves working with the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK), a set of libraries and drivers that accelerate packet processing in networking applications. Professionals in this field typically develop, optimize, and troubleshoot high-performance network functions using DPDK. They work on low-latency, high-throughput applications in industries like telecommunications, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Common roles include software engineers, network developers, and performance optimization specialists.
DPDK Developers often encounter challenges such as achieving low-latency, high-throughput performance while maintaining code stability and compatibility across different network hardware. Troubleshooting bottlenecks in packet processing and adapting code to frequent driver or kernel updates are also common. To address these challenges, developers conduct rigorous testing, use profiling tools, and keep up-to-date with DPDK releases and community best practices. Working closely with other network engineers and DevOps teams is essential to ensure smooth integration and deployment in real-world environments.
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$120 - $150/hr
Other
Medical, PTO
Posted 11 days ago
PLVision invites a Principal Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience in Embedded Application Development to join our Architecture Office.
If you aim to take a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions for networking products, love experimenting and solving complex tasks, and are eager to apply your profound knowledge of C and strong understanding of networking, this opportunity is for you.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead solution architecture, contribute to technical design, and provide technical governance throughout the entire solutions lifecycle. You will work with the latest technologies and won’t have to deal with outdated legacy code. Collaborating with an experienced team, you will help industry leaders bring their products to market and constantly contribute to open‑source projects (SONiC, SAI, DPDK, etc.).
We provide a rewarding environment where you can thrive and transform your ideas into impactful software solutions and products.
Responsibilities (as a part of the Project Team)Design software solutions for networking products (switches, routers, smartNICs/DPUs, etc.)
Create architectural and design documentation
Guide the team working directly with our customer on product launch
Ensure the productivity of the team responsible for R&D, integration, product support, and debugging activities
Ensure features (components/modules) are implemented and documented according to requirements
Align software development strategies with customer product needs by staying informed about market trends in the networking industry
Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to provide an architectural perspective
Responsibilities (as a part of the PLVision Architecture Office)Provide architectural design services for new and existing clients, including solution vision, proposal, and high‑level (HLD) and low‑level (LLD) design documentation for networking products
Review software designs, analyze functional gaps, and identify performance bottlenecks
Author white papers, blogs, knowledge base articles, and other customer‑focused content in collaboration with the marketing team
Identify and evaluate new technologies, innovations, tech communities, and potential partner relationships to facilitate PLVision’s growth
Requirements7+ years of commercial experience in Embedded Application Development
Experience developing architecture, design, and functional specifications
Expert knowledge of C
In‑depth Linux OS knowledge
Experience planning and designing a software stack for embedded devices (preferably switches or routers)
Deep understanding of networking protocols
Experience with Layer 2 or Layer 3 networking protocols implementation and TCP/UDP sockets programming
Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Excellent negotiation skills, experience communicating with customers
Understanding of market trends, strong research and analytical skills
Knowledge of technical English at the intermediate level or higher
Would Be a PlusPLVision is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or any other protected characteristics. We believe everyone at PLVision deserves to thrive in an environment where they are respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential and build a meaningful career.