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L2/L3 Protocol Development Lead Engineer/Senior Lead Engineer

6 - 11 years

6 - 11 Lacs

Posted:2 days ago| Platform: Foundit logo

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Full Time

Job Description

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Design & Development:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of L2/L3 protocol features on Cisco's networking operating systems.
  • Protocol Ownership:

  • Take ownership of the complete development lifecycle for key protocols, including feature enhancements and full or partial protocol stack development from scratch.
  • Debugging & Bug Fixes:

  • Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues. Perform deep-dive analysis and debugging of critical bugs in a multi-threaded environment.
  • Architecture Contribution:

  • Contribute to the software architecture for L2/L3 components, ensuring designs are scalable, resilient, and maintainable.
  • Code Excellence:

  • Write high-quality, high-performance C code in a Linux-based environment, utilizing best practices for Multi-Threading and Socket Programming.
  • Technical Leadership:

  • Mentor junior engineers, lead technical discussions, and conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-Haves)
  • Experience:

  • 6 to 18 years of strong, hands-on experience in L2/L3 protocol development.
  • Cisco OS Expertise:

  • Mandatory hands-on experience developing and debugging on Cisco OS like IOS, IOS-XE, or NX-OS.
  • Programming Skills:

  • Expert-level programming skills in C within a Linux environment.
  • Core CS Fundamentals
  • Very strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
  • Proven working experience in Multi-Threading and Socket Programming.
  • L2 Protocol Expertise
  • In-depth knowledge and development experience in protocols such as:
  • VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP
  • VXLAN
  • LLDP, LAG (LACP)
  • L3 Protocol Expertise
  • In-depth knowledge and development experience in protocols such as:
  • Routing: BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP
  • Multicast: IGMP, PIM
  • Tunneling & VPN: MPLS, GRE, IPSec
  • Desired Skills & Qualifications (Added Plus)
  • Experience working with the SONIC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) Network Operating System.
  • Knowledge of programmable packet pipelines and forwarding ASICs (e.g., Broadcom, Barefoot).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages like Python for automation and testing.

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Silicon Valley

50-100 Employees

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    Key People

  • Alice Johnson

    CEO
  • Bob Smith

    CTO

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