{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a6244321fc57727b05f213ee","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a6244321fc57727b05f213ee","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a6244321fc57727b05f213ee","title":"Senior Networking Software Engineer – Data Path / Packet Forwarding","description":"Senior Networking Software Engineer – Data Path / Packet ForwardingExperience: 10+ YearsLocation: Bay Area, California, USAWork Mode: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / WeekDuration: Long-TermPosition: 1Domain: Networking / Semiconductor / ASIC / Data PathRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Networking Software Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in data-path and packet-forwarding software development.The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in networking software, ASIC pipeline architectures, and high-performance packet processing, with Marvell chipset experience being a key priority. Experience with Broadcom ASICs will also be highly valuable.The role involves developing and optimizing high-performance networking solutions across L2/L3 protocols, QoS, ASIC hardware, Linux networking, and packet-processing frameworks.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop data-path solutions for L2 and L3 networking technologies.Work on IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, SR/SRv6, VRF, L3VPN, STP, LLDP, sFlow, LAG, and MLAG.Architect and implement QoS features including queueing, classification, policing, shaping, ACL, ECN, and WRED.Work with networking ASIC families including Marvell and Broadcom chipsets.Develop software using BCM SDK, P4, DPDK, and other hardware programming interfaces.Optimize Linux networking internals, including memory management and the network stack.Develop and maintain hardware abstraction layers including RIB, FIB, and HAL.Design and implement high-availability networking solutions and ISSU.Perform Linux kernel modifications and optimize kernel networking components.Develop and integrate software for containerized and virtualized networking environments.Troubleshoot complex networking, performance, and packet-processing issues.Work on high-performance and distributed networking systems.Mandatory Technical Skills10+ years of networking software development experienceStrong hands-on data-path / packet-forwarding experienceMarvell chipset experience – key priorityStrong understanding of networking ASIC pipeline architecturesDeep knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocolsStrong Linux OS internals and networking stack experienceLinux kernel networking and kernel modification experienceC/C++ programming expertiseExperience with RIB, FIB, HAL, and networking hardware abstractionHigh-availability networking and ISSUDebian build and package managementStrong debugging and performance optimization skillsPreferred SkillsBroadcom ASIC experienceBCM SDKDPDKP4Go / PythonBCM XGS / Broadcom ASIC familiesBarefoot TofinoDocker / KubernetesVirtualization / VMsHigh-performance distributed networking systemsNetworking ExpertiseExperience with the following is highly desirable:L2: STP, LLDP, sFlow, LAG, MLAGL3: IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, SR/SRv6, VRF, L3VPNQoS: Queueing, Classification, Policing, Shaping, ACL, ECN, WREDData Path: RIB, FIB, HAL, ASIC pipelines, packet forwardingEducationBachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.Ideal CandidateWe are particularly interested in candidates who have worked on Marvell-based networking platforms and have strong hands-on experience developing data-path / packet-forwarding software close to the ASIC and Linux networking stack.Marvell experience is a key priority; Broadcom experience is an added advantage.📩 Send CV: priyanka.jadhav@philodesigntech.com📱 WhatsApp: +91 92848 05350⚡ HIGH PRIORITY — Immediate Joiners Only.","company":"Philodesign Technologies","rawCompany":"philodesign technologies","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-03T09:11:43.813Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Networking Software Engineer – Data Path / Packet Forwarding","description":"Senior Networking Software Engineer – Data Path / Packet ForwardingExperience: 10+ YearsLocation: Bay Area, California, USAWork Mode: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / WeekDuration: Long-TermPosition: 1Domain: Networking / Semiconductor / ASIC / Data PathRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Networking Software Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in data-path and packet-forwarding software development.The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in networking software, ASIC pipeline architectures, and high-performance packet processing, with Marvell chipset experience being a key priority. 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