Job description

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.
Looking for software engineer in the Packet Forwarding Team of Routing/Switching Business. Work encompasses developing forwarding software & microcode for ASIC-based forwarding products. The candidate will get an opportunity to develop cutting edge features on state-of-the-art silicon based routing/switching products.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor/Masters Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 12+ years experience, in a networking company.

Design and Develop complex packet forward features in L2 Forwarding, EVPN, VXLAN, MC-LAG, IPv4/IPv6/MPLS/VPLS etc
Prior experience in ASIC based forwarding models and chassis-based systems is a big plus
Good experience in developing microcode in one/more of the above domains
Good understanding of system architecture for network processor-based products
Experience in data path handling, low level chip programming.
Strong C/C++ programming & debugging skills.
A strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices is desirable.
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
Good team player with right attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

Scope, Develop, Execute, Automate complex features in the L2, EVPN, VXLAN, MC-LAG, VPLS forwarding areas.
Review Market Requirements Document, Product Description Document and Functional Specification for his as well as for other team member s features
Support Beta teams during Beta adoption of features as well as supporting the beta issues.
Work with Product Manager in identifying feature deployment scenarios for a new release for different customers and expand that knowledge to other test Engineers.
Handing critical and complex customer queries/escalations.
Contribute to knowledge dissemination sessions
Filing patents as and when applicable.
Mentoring other junior engineers in the team
Over-all development life cycle - design reviews to delivery of the product, identifying any process improvements.
Work closely with cross functional teams across geographies

Software Engineer Sr Staff