Dataplane/Forwarding Engineer - QoS/Access Control List

Description :

We are seeking a Dataplane/Forwarding Engineer with strong expertise in ACL (Access Control Lists) and QoS (Quality of Service) 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.

Primary Skills (Must Have) :

- ACL (Access Control Lists): Design, implementation, and debugging of ACL features

- QoS (Quality of Service): Traffic classification, scheduling, policing, shaping, and queuing mechanisms

Key Focus Areas :

- L2/L3 Forwarding implementation

- VXLAN-EVPN

- 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 Skills :

- 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