Position: Senior Software Engineer (Networking / Datapath)
Location: San Jose (Remote)
The candidate has good communication skills and strong experience in C/C++. However, for this role we were specifically looking for hands-on expertise in Rust/Go, Networking fundamentals, Distributed Systems Scalability, and Linux performance troubleshooting. The candidate currently has only basic exposure in these areas, and the required technical depth was not demonstrated during the interview. Hence, we are unable to move forward with the profile for this position.
The Senior Software Engineer – Datapath (Rust / Go) will be responsible for developing and optimizing high-performance networking datapath components and scalable distributed systems. The role requires strong expertise in Rust and Go programming, deep knowledge of computer networking, and experience building low-latency, high-throughput infrastructure services. The engineer will work closely with platform and networking teams to design, implement, and enhance scalable and reliable datapath solutions that support modern cloud and infrastructure platforms.
The Senior Engineer – Datapath (Rust / Go) will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance datapath components for networking and distributed systems platforms. The role requires strong expertise in Rust and Go programming, deep understanding of computer networking, and experience building scalable and performant distributed systems.
The engineer will work closely with platform, infrastructure, and networking teams to develop low-latency, high-throughput services, improve packet processing efficiency, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the platform.
Key Responsibilities
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- Design and develop high-performance datapath modules for networking systems.
- Build and maintain backend services using Rust and Go.
- Develop scalable components for distributed systems and networking infrastructure.
- Optimize packet processing, throughput, and system performance.
- Work with network protocols and Linux networking stack to support high-performance networking workloads.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate networking and platform components.
- Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and technical discussions.
- Ensure code quality through testing, documentation, and best engineering practices.
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