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 prospect 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

Positive 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 (India)
🏢 Data Direct Networks
📍 India