Software Engineer - Data Path
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Description
DriveNets is a leader in high-scale networking software for AI infrastructure and service providers. The company pioneered a disaggregated networking architecture that transforms the economics of large-scale networks while maximizing performance, utilization, and operational efficiency. DriveNets-powered networks are deployed by global leaders, including AT&T and Comcast, supporting more than 30% of total U.S. internet traffic. DriveNets AI Fabric delivers full-stack networking for AI infrastructures, providing the highest-performance, Ethernet-based alternative to InfiniBand. The solution is deployed by hyperscalers, NeoClouds, and enterprises worldwide. With over $1B raised, DriveNets continues to push the boundaries of modern networking infrastructure.
About the Role
The data-path group provides core components for our products. We design and develop the data plane features for a large-scale distributed system - for example, forwarding information base, quality of service, security and telemetry. We gain a deep understanding of ASIC architectures and work directly with chip SDKs to configure the hardware and implement these features.
We're looking for a software engineer with a passion for software development, solid C/C++ skills, and real excitement about the way AI is changing how software gets built. Our product evolves quickly and priorities shift, so we want someone who is easy-going, flexible, energetic, and adaptable to change.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and debug data-plane features in C/C++ for a large-scale distributed system
- Own features end to end - from design through implementation, testing and production
- Make AI tools part of your daily workflow to move faster and increase quality, and help the team discover new ways to use them
- Investigate and resolve complex issues across a multi-component system
- Collaborate closely with other engineering groups, QA and product teams
What We Offer
- Work on core technology running in some of the largest networks in the world, including AT&T and Comcast
- A team that adopts AI tools early and gives you room to experiment with them
Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- At least 2 years of hands-on software development experience
- Proven experience with C or C++
- Enthusiasm for AI - you actively use AI tools in your development work and are eager to explore what they can do next
- Easy-going and flexible, comfortable with shifting priorities and quick to adapt to change
Advantages:
- BSc degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Knowledge of or experience in networking
- Experience with Python programming
If your experience is close but doesn't fulfill all requirements, please apply. DriveNets is on a mission to build a special company comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
DriveNets is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
More About DriveNets
Based in Israel with locations in Romania, US and Japan as well as extended teams, DriveNets operations cover more than 16 countries. With recognition by industry analysts and through numerous industry awards, DriveNets is pushing market momentum, allowing for faster service innovation from the network core to the edge. Visit our website: Transformative Networking Solutions | DriveNets