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

Extreme Networks

hybrid,BangaloreSoftware DevelopmentFull-time
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Extreme Networks is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer with 8-13 years of experience to develop Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding features for Broadcom XGS and DNX chipsets. The role requires strong C programming skills, deep knowledge of Linux embedded systems, and networking concepts like VXLAN and QOS.

Remote scope
hybrid,Bangalore

What you need

  • 8-13 years of experience
  • Networking data plane forwarding concepts (L2, L3, VXLAN, MCT, ACL, QOS)
  • C programming
  • Linux operating systems
  • Embedded software development
  • Routing algorithms and data structures

What you will own

  • Develop and implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding features for Broadcom chipsets
  • Own delivery of software components and modules
  • Troubleshoot and debug memory leaks and performance bottlenecks
Core skills
Networking Data PlaneC ProgrammingLinuxEmbedded SoftwareVXLANQOSRouting Algorithms
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  • must_have “Strong understanding of networking data plane forwarding concepts in the following areas - L2, L3, VXLAN, MCT, ACL, QOS”
  • must_have “Excellent programming knowledge in C”
  • must_have “In-depth understanding of Linux operating systems and embedded software development”
  • nice_to_have “Hands on experience of programming BCM based XGS & DNX family of chipsets is preferable.”
  • experience “Experience: 8-13 Years”
  • location “hybrid,Bangalore”
networking data planec programminglinuxembedded software
Role brief
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.