Senior Software Engineer - DPDK

Viasat
United States, California
December 16, 2022
Job Description One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. Are you passionate about networking? How about cloud networking? ViaSat launched the world's highest capacity satellite and it powers the next generation of satellite broadband and represents the most significant capacity leap in the history of satellite communications. We provide high-quality and high-speed broadband service to our customers virtually anywhere on the globe - whether they are on the ground, on the water, or in the air. The award-winning ViaSat in-flight internet & entertainment services have shattered the standard for in-flight Wi-Fi with unmatched speed, quality, and affordability. Job Responsibilities As a Senior Software engineer on the Datapath team, you will design, develop, implement strategy, testing, and operations. You must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be self-driven and deliver a high-quality product. This requires extensive and broad functional experience with switching, routing, kernel, DPDK. This role will focus on improving the efficiency of the current Datapath platform and develop the next-generation Datapath architecture for Viasat cloud services. Requirements 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development for distributed systems Experience in C, C++, or Golang and Object-oriented design and development Experience in Object-oriented design and experience Experience with device drivers, Low-level I/O, Virtualization Experience with developing Linux Kernel, DPDK, NIC Driver, and PCIe interfaces Experience with Linux bridges and OVS Experience with performance optimization of low-level/driver code. Proficiency in Data structure, Algorithm design, and Problem-solving Experience in design and building distributed systems. Understanding of CNI (Container Network Interface). Understanding of virtualization technologies such as Xen, KVM, or OpenStack Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network technologies but not limited to IP, TCP/IP, ARP, Multicast, IPSec, MPLS, ARP, and other routing protocols. Experience with continuous integration and Agile methodology. Experience working with external vendors. BS or MS in computer science or equivalent experience. If not based on the West Coast, able to work Pacific (PST) hours. If the Federal Executive Order for Government Contractors becomes effective, this role may require vaccination. In such instance, absent an approved accommodation based on a religious or medical reason, employees in this role will be required to be fully vaccinated no later than applicable deadlines, which are unknown at this point. Viasat will strive to give individuals as much notice as practicable if a vaccine mandate becomes applicable to this role. To learn more about this site and other office locations, please click ! #LI-REMOT #LI-HYBRID #LI-BBS Additional Requirements and Information Minimum Education Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience Years of Experience 8-15 years Travel Up to 10% Citizenship None Clearance None Worker Classification Employee At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. For Colorado-based jobs only: The minimum for this position is $169,300 annually; however, base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness. 169,300