Sr Software Engineer - Dataplane Development

Job Summary

This Sr Network/Security datapath/infrastructure Software Engineer will be at the forefront of architecture, design and implementation of Versa’s high-performance forwarding software. You will be part of an highly-experienced engineering team developing high-performance packet and security service processing capabilities on new compute platforms. You will be part of and work closely with a team of.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for real-time network applications on a multi-core architecture.
• Design, Develop and maintain the NextGen Packet Forwarding and security features for SDWAN/SASE/SSE platforms.
• Work across Development, System Test, PLM and TAC teams.
• Work on challenging problems and bring in new ideas for platform optimization.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of TCP/IP and advanced knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies.
• Expertise with general routing/switching, routing protocols (e.g BGP, OSPF), branch and DataCenter Architectures.
• Hands-on experience with packet processing pipelines.
• Expertise with Remote Access VPN solutions, IPSEC, PKI & SSL is a plus.
• Experience of working with Ethernet/QAT/LTE/Wifi/SRIOV/virtio/vmxnet3/OVS interfaces is a plus.
• Preferrable to have prior experience working with DPDK and multicore systems.
• Thorough understanding of performance benchmarks and ability to analyze the same.
• Strong Linux Kernel development experience will be plus.
• Prior experience having built a scalable and high-performance system is a plus.
• Troubleshoot critical customer issues on a timely manner.
• Exhibit strong skills in C/C++.

Location

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Applicants Must Be Authorized to Work in the US

Pay Range

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York City is expected in the range of $200,000 to $310,000. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Why Versa?

Benefits At Versa Networks, we believe in taking care of our people – both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Competitive Salary & Incentives: We offer a competitive compensation package with and pre-IPO equity to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure you and your family stay healthy and covered.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a generous PTO policy that includes vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays to recharge and take care of personal matters.
• Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, and hybrid option to create the work schedule that works best for you.
• Professional Development: We believe in continuous learning. Access to training, certifications, and educational resources to help you grow in your career and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Employee Recognition: We celebrate achievements both big and small, with regular recognition programs and awards that highlight your contributions to our collective success.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
• Parental Leave: Generous parental leave policies to support you during life's important moments.

Versa Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.