SR/STAFF SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER – Packet Forwarding | BCM | Dataplane & Controlplane

Extreme Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks in Bengaluru, India seeks a skilled Network Software Engineer to design and implement high-performance data plane components in a Linux-based environment. You will work on L2/L3, VXLAN, ACL/QOS, and routing algorithms while contributing to embedded software projects.

Candidates should have strong C programming skills, exposure to Go, and the ability to troubleshoot memory leaks and performance bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking and VXLAN/QOS control planes.
• Excellent C programming skills and Linux-based embedded software experience.
• Experience with routing algorithms and memory-debugging in multi-site projects.

Skills

L2/L3 networking

VXLAN

ACL & QOS

C programming

Go exposure

Linux embedded software

Routing algorithms

Memory leak debugging

Multi-site collaboration

Self-learning in dynamic env

Job description

• 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 preferable.


• 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/modules owned


• Ability to be productive in flexible and dynamic work environments.