SDN Software Engineer
Recruiting Partner: Matt Morris
Denver, Colorado | IT | Fully Remote | $100,000 to $150,000 | Job ID: 157922
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Our client is seeking a Software Engineer – Software-Defined Networking (SDN) to work on complex networking challenges, from integrating existing SDN solutions to architecting new systems. This is a fully remote role working with a global team.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- 3+ years of experience in network software development or SDN-related projects.
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, or Rust for developing high-performance, low-latency networking applications.
- Deep understanding of networking protocols such as:VLAN, VXLAN, BGP, EVPN, MPLS, and IPsec.
- Control plane and data plane separation in SDN architectures.
- Hands-on experience with SDN technologies like:Open vSwitch (OVS), Snabb, ZeroTier, and SONiC.
- Solid knowledge of Linux networking stack, including: iptables, nftables, netfilter, and kernel-level networking modules.
- Familiarity with network performance tuning and high-speed packet processing techniques.
- Strong background in network security protocols and best practices.
- Experience with Go is plus.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Experience working with remote teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) for fast packet processing.
- Familiarity with BGP EVPN for data center fabric and overlay network design.
- Knowledge of cloud-native networking (CNI plugins, Kubernetes networking stack).
- Exposure to hardware offloading technologies (e.g., SR-IOV, SmartNICs).
- Understanding of distributed systems and scalable cloud architectures.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
