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SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER 10374 - Layer2 & Layer 3 Forwarding Development- BCM Chipset

Extreme Networks

hybrid,BangaloreSoftware DevelopmentFull-time
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Extreme Networks seeks a Software Systems Engineer with 5-8 years of experience to develop Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding solutions using Broadcom (BCM) XGS and DNX chipset architectures. The role requires deep expertise in networking data plane concepts, Linux systems programming, and embedded C development within a hybrid Bangalore location.

What you need

  • Strong understanding of L2, L3, VXLAN, MCT, ACL, and QOS networking concepts
  • Hands-on experience programming BCM XGS and DNX chipsets
  • Strong understanding of routing algorithms and data structures
  • In-depth understanding of Linux OS and embedded software development
  • Excellent programming knowledge in C
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What you will own

  • Develop Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding solutions for BCM XGS and DNX chipset families
  • Implement networking data plane features including L2, L3, VXLAN, MCT, ACL, and QOS
  • Write and debug C code for embedded Linux systems and control plane networking concepts
  • Troubleshoot memory leaks and performance bottlenecks in networking software
  • Deliver complete components/modules from design through implementation
  • Collaborate with multi-site project teams in dynamic, flexible environments
Core skills
CLinuxEmbedded SoftwareBroadcom BCM ChipsetL2/L3 ForwardingVXLANMCTACLQOSNetworking
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  • location “Job location: hybrid,Bangalore”
  • seniority “Experience: 5-8 Years”
  • must_have “Hands on experience of programming BCM based XGS & DNX family of chipsets is preferable.”
  • must_have “Excellent programming knowledge in C”
  • must_have “In-depth understanding of Linux operating systems and embedded software development”
  • responsibilities “Should be able to implement and handle the complete delivery of the component/modules owned”
  • responsibilities “Experience trouble shooting & debugging memory leaks, performance bottlenecks”
clinuxembedded softwarebroadcom bcm chipset
Role brief
Job Description:   Experience: 5-8 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.