Lead Software Developer - L2/L3 Networking Datapath
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Summary
Lead a team developing embedded networking software for high-performance data products using Broadcom ASICs, focusing on L2/L3 datapath design, routing, and packet forwarding.
Project description
Perform embedded system software design and implementation for leading high-performance data networking products as a member of a highly capable and dynamic engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Analyze requirements, design, develop and deliver high quality software along with functional teams.
- Participate in SW Design reviews, articulate system software requirements
- Propose design architectures and solutions for new features and enhancements on Broadcom ASICs
- Experiment and project various performance/scale tweaks with optimal use of Board HW devices and SW resource
- Demonstrate cross functional collaboration with Product Marketing, SQA and other development teams to ensure software meets all performance, scalability, interop, and security requirements
- Lead datapath team, interact cross functionally on matters that require coordination across organization lines.
- Write functional and design specification documents and drive sign-off. Interface with developers, QA, documentation & customer support & program management teams.
- Participate in full product life cycle development.
SKILLS
Must have
- Minimum of B.S./B.E./B.Tech in CS/EE/ECE/IT
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience in Networking/Telecom- Embedded/Network Management
- Excellent programming knowledge in C/C++
- Experience in software or hardware-based packet forwarding
- Working experience with Broadcom ASICs - Trident, Jericho or Qumran
- Software management of networking HW resources such as TCAM, packet buffers & RIB/FIB
- IPv4/IPv6 routing/forwarding, PBR, ACL, Rate-limiting, QoS
- MPLS, VPLS, VRF, L3VPN, VxLAN, Openflow, SDN
- LLDP, LAG/LACP, Layer 2 switching, Ethernet
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to be productive in flexible and dynamic work environments
- Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have
• Understanding of system architecture, SDK or Drivers for network processor or traffic manager • ASIC/FPGA preferred • Exposure to GO and microservices architecture