SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER 10139 - Layer2 & Layer 3 Forwarding Development- BCM Chipset

Extreme Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Network Software Engineer with 8-13 years of experience to join a multi-site delivery team. You will work on data plane forwarding concepts, L2/L3, VXLAN, and memory-leak debugging in embedded Linux environments.

The role emphasizes C programming expertise, exposure to Go and microservices, and the ability to tackle performance bottlenecks while collaborating across sites and learning on the job.

Qualifications

• 8-13 years of experience in networking software development.
• Strong understanding of networking data plane forwarding concepts (L2, L3).
• Familiarity with BCM XGS & DNX chipsets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Should be able to implement and deliver the components/modules owned.
• Engage with multi-site project teams and coordinate delivery.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance bottlenecks in embedded Linux environments.

Skills

Networking concepts L2/L3

VXLAN

QOS

ACL

C programming

Go

Microservices

Linux embedded

Memory leak debugging

Multi-site collaboration

Job description

Job Description:

Experience: 8-13 Years

• 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.