Software Engineer

Edgecore Networks Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgecore Networks Corporation in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an experienced software engineer specializing in embedded networking. You will lead implementation, reviews, and testing of switch software, and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities include developing drivers, L2/L3 protocols, QoS, HAL, and performance tuning, while collaborating across teams to meet customer requirements and deliver robust network OS features.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with Linux/RTOS and networking technologies.
• Knowledge of switch L2 and L3 protocols.
• Experience with OSPF, BGP, VxLAN, GRE, and EVPN development.
• Experience in switch hardware stacking development.
• Embedded systems programming, Linux shell scripting, and kernel driver development.
• Knowledge of NAND/BE-NAND Flash drivers and SFP/SFP+/QSFP+/CSFP modules.
• Knowledge of Secure Boot and Root of Trust (RoT) solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and unit testing activities.
• Lead code reviews and unit test plan reviews.
• Manage schedules and milestones for project teams.
• Support resolution of project bugs and technical issues.
• Guide engineers in issue analysis, enhancements, and bug investigations.
• Collaborate with the SA team on new technologies and component development.
• Provide engineer training and mentoring.
• Develop, maintain, and debug switch functionalities including drivers, L2/L3 protocols, applications, security features, and QoS.
• Maintain and enhance software performance for existing products.
• Study networking protocols and RFC specifications.
• Develop Network OS Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL).
• Analyze switch chip behavior, CPLD, hardware boards, and peripheral devices.
• Design, develop, and test switch system software.
• Provide technical documentation and customer support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrate passion for software design and continuous learning.

Skills

C programming

Python

OS concepts

Data structures

Algorithms

Linux/RTOS

Networking

L2/L3 protocols

Job description

• Lead implementation and unit testing activities.
• Lead code reviews and unit test plan reviews.
• Manage schedules and milestones for project teams.
• Support resolution of project bugs and technical issues.
• Guide engineers in issue analysis, enhancements, and bug investigations.
• Collaborate with the SA team on new technologies and component development.
• Provide engineer training and mentoring.
• Develop, maintain, and debug switch functionalities including drivers, L2/L3 protocols, applications, security features, and QoS.
• Maintain and enhance software performance for existing products.
• Study networking protocols and RFC specifications.
• Develop Network OS Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL).
• Analyze switch chip behavior, CPLD, hardware boards, and peripheral devices.
• Design, develop, and test switch system software.
• Provide technical documentation and customer support.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrate passion for software design and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with Linux/RTOS and networking technologies.
• Knowledge of switch L2 and L3 protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OSPF, BGP, VxLAN, GRE, and EVPN development.
• Experience in switch hardware stacking development.
• Embedded systems programming, Linux shell scripting, and kernel driver development.
• Knowledge of NAND/BE-NAND Flash drivers and SFP/SFP+/QSFP+/CSFP modules.
• Knowledge of Secure Boot and Root of Trust (RoT) solutions.