Software Engineer II, Network Data Plane

As a Software Engineer II, Network Data Plane, you will contribute towards the design, development and testing of Opanga's leading network optimization products. You will focus on creating high-performance, low-latency networking solutions, primarily through C programming and performance optimization techniques. Familiarity with advanced networking frameworks like VPP and DPDK is highly beneficial. Opanga is the world’s leading innovator of Machine Learning-based 4G and 5G Mobile Network optimization technologies. Processing terabits of traffic every day through our globally deployed products, Opanga is the industry expert in developing and deploying high performance optimization solutions in virtualized, cloud and distributed data center environments. Opanga’s RAIN platform provides unique network intelligence (e.g. to enable agentic-AI-based network optimization), reduces network traffic congestion and leads to energy savings. Location Hybrid – In the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 401(k) with match PTO starting at 3 weeks per year Responsibilities Contribute to the design, development, and testing of packet processing pipelines for high-performance systems Implement and maintain networking features in low-latency environments Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, maintainable, and efficient software Optimize packet handling performance, including leveraging multi-core CPUs and hardware acceleration Troubleshoot and resolve networking issues related to performance and functionality Contribute to system architecture, design, and code reviews to ensure high-quality software Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in network optimization and performance enhancement Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 2-5 years of experience in C programming Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Preferred Skills Experience working with Linux networking stack and kernel-level packet processing Familiarity with Vector Packet Processing (VPP) and Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) #J-18808-Ljbffr Opanga Networks