Senior Wired Network Protocol Developer

Senior Wired Network Protocol Developer

Senior Wired Network Protocol Developer and Trainer

Key Responsibilities

• Network Protocol Development (L2/L3)

  will involve designing, developing, and implementing robust and efficient Layer 2 (Ethernet, VLANs, STP, etc.) and Layer 3 (IP, Routing Protocols, etc.) networking protocols.

• High-performance, scalable network software

  will be developed and maintained.

• NOS Internals & Fast Path

  will require gaining an exhaustive understanding of NOS internals and optimizing Fast Path data forwarding, along with troubleshooting and resolving complex network performance issues.

• L4-L7 Protocols

  will be implemented and integrated, including security protocols like OpenSSL, IPsec, and MACsec, and developing and maintaining NAT (Network Address Translation) functionality.
• A

  deep understanding and implementation of the IP networking stack

  will be crucial for troubleshooting and resolving complex IP networking issues.

• Control Plane Application Syncup

  will involve designing and implementing control plane applications and ensuring seamless synchronization, as well as developing mechanisms for high availability and redundancy.

• Data Packets & Data Paths

  will require analyzing and optimizing data packet processing and forwarding, and designing and implementing efficient data paths for high-throughput networks.

• Efficient data structures

  will be designed and implemented for network applications, with a focus on optimizing data structure usage for performance.

• Container Networking

  will involve developing and integrating container networking solutions, and understanding and implementing container network interfaces (CNI).

• Integration & Testing

  will include integrating network solutions with existing systems and platforms and utilizing testing tools like IXIA to validate network performance and functionality.

• High-performance network software

  will be developed in Embedded C, with extensive work in a Linux environment.

• Training & Mentoring

  will involve developing and delivering technical training programs for engineers, mentoring junior engineers, and creating detailed documentation and training materials.

Technical Skill Requirements

• Expertise in

  Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols

  is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of

  NOS internals and Fast Path technologies

  is required.
• Strong experience with

  L4-L7 protocols

  (OpenSSL, NAT, IPsec, MACsec) is essential.
• Extensive experience with the

  IP networking stack

  is a must.
• Proficiency in

  Embedded C and Linux

  is required.
• Experience with

  container networking and CNI

  is necessary.
• Experience with

  network testing tools like IXIA

  is essential.
• Strong

  problem-solving and debugging skills

  are critical.
• Excellent

  communication and presentation skills

  are vital.
• Experience creating

  training materials and giving technical presentations

  is required.

Education

• A

  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  is required.

General Requirements

• Employment Type:

  This is a Permanent, full-time position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with

  network virtualization and SDN

  is a plus.
• Contributions to

  open-source networking projects

  are beneficial.