Luxor is building Luxor Cloud, a next-generation cloud infrastructure platform designed to provide scalable services to customer. As part of our mission to deliver high-performance cloud offerings, we're seeking a talented Software Developer to work closely with our Data Center Engineer and KVM Engineer to design, optimize, or even build a custom Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solution tailored to our infrastructure needs.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex networking challenges, from integrating existing SDN solutions to architecting new systems that will serve as the backbone of Luxor Cloud’s networking stack.
Requirements:
- 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.
- English language proficiency.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 networking applications.
- In-depth understanding of networking protocols such as BGP, EVPN, OSPF, VLAN, VXLAN, MPLS, and IPsec.
- Experience working with SDN technologies like Open vSwitch (OVS), Snabb, ZeroTier.
- Strong knowledge of network architecture, including data center networking, overlay networks, and control plane/data plane separation.
- Proficiency in Linux networking stack, including iptables, nftables, and kernel networking modules.
- Experience with Go is plus.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Experience working with remote teams.
At Luxor we believe that meaningful contributions can be made by anyone. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Luxor is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Luxor welcomes all.
Luxor does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Luxor will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Luxor.
