Build the part of the system that actually moves the data.At DDN, we engineer high-performance infrastructure for environments where speed, scale, and reliability are non-negotiable. This role sits at the heart of that mission.

We are looking for a Data Plane Engineer with robust C/C++ expertise and hands-on experience in Data Path / I/O Path development, ideally with exposure to NVMe / NVMe-oF. If you enjoy working close to the system, solving complex low-level problems, and building software that directly impacts performance, this is the kind of work that will keep you engaged.

This is an opportunity to work on deep technical challenges rather than surface-level feature development. You will contribute to performance-critical systems where code quality, efficiency, and engineering judgment matter. Your work will influence how data moves through high-throughput storage environments and will have direct, visible impact on product capability.
- What you’ll do
- Design and develop core components in C/C++:
- Work on Data Path / I/O Path functionality in performance-sensitive systems




- Contribute to engineering work involving NVMe / NVMe-oF:
- Debug, optimize, and improve low-level code for throughput, latency, and reliability
- Collaborate with engineers working across storage and systems infrastructure
- Help build robust, scalable software for demanding production environments

What we’re looking for
- 5 to 20 years of software engineering experience
- Strong hands-on programming skills in C/C++:
- Experience working on Data Path / I/O Path:
- Hands-on exposure to NVMe / NVMe-oF:
- Strong systems thinking and debugging capability
- Based in Pune, India

Good to have
- Kernel development experience
- Experience in storage systems or low-level systems software
- Exposure to performance tuning, OS-level development, or protocol-heavy systems

Who this role will attract
- Engineers who like working close to the hardware and operating system
- People who enjoy solving

📌 Data Plane Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Data Direct Networks
📍 Pune