5164.STAFF SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Extreme Networks, Inc; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks, in Bangalore, seeks a Staff Software Systems Engineer to advance packet forwarding features. You will design, implement, and optimize components across L2/L3 forwarding, VXLAN, QOS, ACLs, and data plane concepts, with a focus on BCM XGS and DNX chipsets.

The role requires 8–14 years of hands-on networking experience, strong C programming, Linux/embedded systems expertise, and familiarity with Go and microservices.

Qualifications

• 8–14 years of hands-on networking experience.
• Strong understanding of forwarding concepts L2/L3, VXLAN, ACL, QOS.
• Experience programming BCM XGS/DNX chipsets.
• Strong knowledge of routing algorithms and data structures.
• Linux OS and embedded software development experience.
• Proficient in C programming.
• Exposure to Go and microservices architecture.
• Experience with multi-site project teams and delivering components.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and own packet forwarding feature components/modules.
• Design, implement and optimize data-plane software.
• Collaborate with cross-site teams to meet project milestones.
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and memory leaks.

Skills

Networking data plane concepts (L2/L3)

VXLAN

ACL

QOS

C programming

Go

Microservices

Linux/embedded

Memory leaks

Performance profiling

Tools

BCM XGS

DNX chipsets

Job description

## 5164.STAFF SW SYSTEMS ENGINEERApply: Hybrid: Bangalore, India: Full time: Posted Today: JR100013Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme. Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them. Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team. **Job Description** What you will do (Job Specific Details on the nature of the job and responsibilities). We are seeking a highly skilled Packet Forwarding developer with a minimum of 8-14 years track record of relevant work experience. • Strong understanding of networking data plane forwarding concepts in the following areas - L2,L3, VXLAN, MCT, ACL, QOS• Hands on experience of programming BCM based XGS & DNX family of chipsets is prefferable.• Strong understanding of routing algorithms, data structures.• Strong understanding of control plane networking concepts• In-depth understanding of Linux operating systems and embedded software development• Excellent programming knowledge in C• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Exposure to GO and microservices architecture.• Experience in trouble shooting & debugging memory leaks, performance bottlenecks -• Experience working with multi-site project teams.• Ability to learn on the job and ready to take up challenges.• Should be able to implement and handle the complete delivery of the component/modulesowned• Ability to be productive in flexible and dynamic work environments. **Job Description Summary** **Qualifications** Basic Requirements and Preferred Qualifications for the job. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human oversight. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed —or to exercise any applicable privacy rights—please contact us at [e-mail].