Senior Engineer - Developer
- Happiest Minds
- 3 - 5 years
- Bengaluru
- 4 months ago
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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:
- 35 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
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:
35 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:
o Layer 2: VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, VXLAN, LLDP, LAG
o 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 & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: Post Silicon Test EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Happiest MindsLocation(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills: socket programming l2 l3 rstp bgp linux internals networking memory management vlan design mpls multithreading data structures protocols programming architecture c modular c programming language operating systems embedded linux linux kernel ospf stp system embedded c
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