Senior Data Plane Engineer

Kognitive Networks
Kognitive Networks

Remote

Posted on Sep 28, 2026

Senior Data Plane Engineer


Title:

Senior Data Plane Engineer

Experience:

8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on networking, distributed systems, and scalable data plane solutions.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related field.

Location:

Remote

Position Details:

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Data Plane Engineer with 8+ years of experience to design, develop, and optimize high-performance networking and connectivity solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong programming expertise and hands-on experience with modern cloud-native architectures, containerized applications, and large-scale distributed systems.

Required Skills:

  • Strong experience in Python, Node.js, C++, and/or Rust
  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, Routing, Switching, VPNs, and Network Security
  • Experience with Distributed Systems and Microservices Architecture
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts and scalable system design
  • Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred
Benefits:

Competitive compensation package, group health insurance, flexible working hours, and opportunity to work on next-generation networking and cloud technologies.

Does this look like a good fit?

Please email your resume and cover letter to:

careers@kognitive.net


Does this look like a good fit?

Please email a resume and cover letter to:

careers@kognitive.net