Software Engineer | C or C++, Packet/Slow Path , L2& L3 Protocols | Bangalore |. 5 to 7 years

Overview

Software Engineer for the MIG Platform Forwarding team, focused on designing and implementing high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding features.

What you'll do

• Design and develop forwarding features within the IOS-XR platform.
• Write high-performance, production-grade code for QOS, Mirroring, Slowpath, OAM, EVPN/VPLS, and SRv6/Segment Routing/MPLS.
• Implement NPU data plane logic and translate protocol requirements into efficient NPU microcode/SDK interactions.
• Debug and perform root cause analysis for complex defects using logs, core dumps, and packet traces.
• Profile and tune code to minimize latency and maximize throughput.
• Use AI/LLM-based tools for code generation, unit test creation, and static analysis.

What you'll need

• 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development for networking products.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting in Python.
• Solid knowledge of carrier-grade networking OS and forwarding architectures.
• Experience debugging complex embedded software issues.
• Experience with tools such as Clearcase, Valgrind, DDTS, and GDB.
• Working knowledge of NPU-based data plane architectures (e.g., Broadcom DNX, Silicon One, or ezChip).

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.