Senior Platform Software Engineer – IPsec/VPP/Kubernetes at Parallel Wireless (Bengaluru, India)
Parallel Wireless· Bengaluru, India·
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Job description
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Platform Software Engineer with 8–12 years of hands-on software/platform development experience in networking, telecom, or high-performance networking domains. The role will primarily focus on network platform development, feature implementation, code-level debugging, issue resolution, and system integration across IPsec, VPP, StrongSwan, Linux networking, Docker, and Kubernetes. The engineer will also contribute to AI-assisted engineering initiatives, developing tools to automate log analysis and improve root-cause identification and debugging efficiency.
What you'll do: Design, develop, debug, integrate, and maintain networking/platform software involving IPsec, VPP, StrongSwan, and Linux networking. Develop and enhance networking features involving IPsec/IKE, routing, traffic selectors, SPD/SAD, tunnels, and traffic segregation. Work with existing codebases to understand implementation flows, modify code, implement fixes, and resolve defects. Debug complex networking scenarios across multi-tunnel, multi-network, VLAN, container, and Kubernetes environments. Perform end-to-end troubleshooting and RCA across application, container, networking, VPP/DPDK, and Linux kernel layers. Develop and enhance AI-assisted tools for automated log analysis and root-cause identification, and collaborate across teams to drive complex issues through resolution.
What you should have: 8–13 years of hands-on software/platform development experience, preferably in networking or telecom. Strong hands-on experience with IPsec, VPP, and StrongSwan, including implementation, debugging, and integration. Strong Linux/Kernel networking expertise, including packet flow, CPU/IRQ, performance, and system-level debugging. Hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes networking, including CNI/Multus, SR-IOV, pod/service networking, and cluster debugging. Experience with VPP/DPDK and high-performance networking is highly desirable. Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills, with Python/scripting skills for automation, analysis, and development of engineering tools.
AI & Automation – Good to Have: Exposure to AI/LLM-based developer tools or coding assistants. Interest or experience in applying AI to software development, log analysis, debugging, and RCA automation. Experience with automation, log-processing, or internal debugging/analysis tools.
Nice to Have: Experience with VPP/DPDK datapath development and performance optimization. Experience with Linux kernel networking internals and system debugging tools. Experience with SR-IOV, Multus, CNI, and cloud-native telecom networking. Experience with high-performance packet processing and telecom networking products.
Role Evolution:
The initial focus will be on understanding the existing networking implementation, codebase, architecture, and failure patterns. Over time, the engineer will take increasing ownership of feature development, code-level debugging, defect resolution, performance optimization, and AI-assisted RCA capabilities.
The objective is to build strong engineering ownership across the networking stack, from application and container layers through IPsec, VPP/DPDK, Linux networking, and kernel layers, while using AI-assisted automation to improve log analysis, debugging efficiency, and root-cause accuracy.
Why work at Parallel Wireless
- Pioneering, mission-driven work: Employees have the opportunity to help "disrupt, challenge, and lead the future of telecommunications" within the global Open RAN movement, developing products from 2G to 5G and beyond.
- Global, distributed culture: Workforce spans 17 countries, with major hubs in Israel, India, the US, and the UK — offering a genuinely international work environment and a global mobility program.
- Flexible/remote working: The company explicitly supports flexible and remote working arrangements, plus paid time off to rest and recharge, and time off to give back to the community.
- Career growth and development: Rapid career growth opportunities, tailored individual development plans delivered regionally, and a "Servant Leadership" philosophy where leadership is vested in employee success.
- Recognition and rewards: Spot Awards for celebrating wins; competitive total rewards package with long-term wealth creation opportunities described as "unmatched in the industry."
- Engineering culture: Heavily technical organization (~55% of employees in technical roles), with challenging assignments, collaborative teamwork, and an emphasis on innovation, openness, andamos customer success.
- ⚠️ Glassdoor/LinkedIn review caution: Employer rating is 3.5/5.0 based on 240 reviews, with Work-Life Balance 3.2, Compensation 3.3, Culture 3.2, and Career Development 3.0 — candidate should evaluate these areas carefully during interviews.
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