Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking experienced professionals to take on the role focused on L2/L3 networking protocol development. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C programming, Linux environments, and protocol-level software design. This role involves leading design, development, debugging, and optimization of networking features across multiple platforms including Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, and open networking systems like SONiC.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of L2/L3 network protocol features and enhancements.
- Own and drive the implementation of new networking functionalities in C on Linux platforms. (C, Linux kernels are mandatory)
- Debug and fix issues in existing protocol implementations and improve software stability.
- Architect and optimize multi-threaded and socket-based communication systems.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate features into existing systems (Cisco OS and SONiC NOS).
- Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to design/code reviews.
- Collaborate with QA and support teams for validation, testing, and issue resolution.
- Document software design, architecture, and troubleshooting guides.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in L2/L3 protocol development.
- Strong programming skills in C, OS within Linux environments(Mandatory)
- Experience with networking protocols such as:
- Layer 2: VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, VXLAN, LLDP, LAG
- Layer 3: BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, IGMP, PIM, MPLS, GRE, IPSec
- Proficiency in Multi-threading and Socket Programming.
- Excellent knowledge of data structures and memory management.
- Experience with Cisco operating systems ? IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS.Strong understanding of software architecture and modular design for networking systems.
Roles and Responsibilities Role Summary
We are seeking experienced professionals to take on the role focused on L2/L3 networking protocol development. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C programming, Linux environments, and protocol-level software design. This role involves leading design, development, debugging, and optimization of networking features across multiple platforms including Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, and open networking systems like SONiC.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of L2/L3 network protocol features and enhancements.
- Own and drive the implementation of new networking functionalities in C on Linux platforms. (C, Linux kernels are mandatory)
- Debug and fix issues in existing protocol implementations and improve software stability.
- Architect and optimize multi-threaded and socket-based communication systems.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate features into existing systems (Cisco OS and SONiC NOS).
- Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to design/code reviews.
- Collaborate with QA and support teams for validation, testing, and issue resolution.
- Document software design, architecture, and troubleshooting guides.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 8?10 years of hands-on experience in L2/L3 protocol development.
- Strong programming skills in C, OS within Linux environments(Mandatory)
- Experience with networking protocols such as:
- Layer 2: VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, VXLAN, LLDP, LAG
- Layer 3: BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, IGMP, PIM, MPLS, GRE, IPSec
- Proficiency in Multi-threading and Socket Programming.
- Excellent knowledge of data structures and memory management.
- Experience with Cisco operating systems ? IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS.Strong understanding of software architecture and modular design for networking systems.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Quality Assurance and Testing
Role: Post Silicon Test Engineer
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Happiest Minds
Location(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills:
evpn
socket programming
l2
l3
bgp
linux internals
networking
memory management
vlan
design
multithreading
data structures
protocols
programming
architecture
vxlan
c
modular
operating systems
embedded linux
linux kernel
ospf
stp
border gateway protocol
system
embedded c