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Networking Datapath (Rust / Go

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$70 - $80/hr

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Skills

network
Datapath
rust
go
Linux

Summary

Senior Software Engineer (Networking / Datapath)
Strong Rust/Go coding + (any one between rust and go)
Networking fundamentals +
Distributed systems scalability +
Linux performance troubleshooting

Location: US- Remote

Senior Software Engineer (Networking / Datapath)

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

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

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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10114281
Position Id: 8965513
Posted 20 hours ago

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