<b>Job Title:</b> L2/L3 Protocol Developer <b>Location:</b> Chennai, India <b>Experience:</b> 3 to 8 Years <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><b>Position Summary</b></p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; margin-bottom:16px">We are seeking motivated engineers to join our Switching Software development team.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-grade networking software and contribute to products used by businesses worldwide.</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Develop and maintain switching software components</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Implement network protocols including STP, VLAN, LACP, and Layer 2/3 switching features</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C/C++ and Python</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, product managers, and QA teams</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Debug and troubleshoot software issues in both development and production environments</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Contribute to software architecture discussions and design reviews</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Support integration testing and work closely with QA teams during product development cycles</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"> </p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><b>Required Qualifications</b></p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and familiarity with Python</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Understanding of computer networks, L2,L3 protocol expertise, TCP/IP, and basic networking concepts</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line tools</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and version control systems (Git)</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"> </p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Coursework or projects involving network programming or embedded systems</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Understanding of Ethernet, switching, and routing protocols</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Experience with debugging tools like GDB, Valgrind, or similar</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px">- Knowledge of software testing methodologies</p> <p style="text-align:start; text-indent:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; margin-bottom:16px">- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes</p>