Lead Engineer - Routing & Switching protocol developer

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How You Will Contribute: 

We are looking for Software Engineers to join our engineering team. You will play a crucial role in developing the Vyatta Network Operating System (NOS), which we recently acquired. Your work will support our customers in building and deploying their virtualized networks. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a legacy product that is being sunset. While primarily supporting the legacy product, the skills you acquire during this period will be transferrable to our cutting-edge SAOS 10X platform. As you progress, you will increasingly be involved in the development and support of the SAOS 10X platform:

• Develop embedded software on the Vyatta NOS, a modified Debian Linux operating system.

• Participate in all stages of software development, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, and testing.

• Troubleshoot software issues and provide customer and verification support.

• Design and develop unit tests and test-automation suites.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to incorporate new features and technologies into software applications without compromising performance.

• Influence and/or define software architecture to enhance resiliency, debuggability, and maintainability.

The Must Haves: 

• A minimum of Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent degree with 8+ Year of relevant experience.

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and programming skills (C, C++, Python)

• In-depth understanding of Linux OS and open-source software development.

• Experience in designing and developing L2/L3 networking technologies.

• Knowledge of software development for Data Forwarding paths (Software, Hardware).

• Familiarity with network merchant silicon chipsets and whitebox platforms.

• Experience in troubleshooting large-scale deployments.

• Familiarity with manageability frameworks such as Yang/XML.

• Experience with virtualization technologies like Intel DPDK, SR-IOV, etc.

•  Knowledge of network routers/switches or routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.)

• Proficiency in using the Atlassian tool suite, Git, and Jenkins.

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal guidance.

• Openness to continuous learning and self-improvement.

• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills

• Excellent organization skills to manage time, resources, and priorities.

Assets: 

• Self-starter with positive attitude  

• Team orientation, organized, and capable of independent work 

• Acumen for problem solving.  Ability to work in an environment of change – flexibility, creativity and patience  

• Ability to learn and grasp technical concepts related to products being developed  

• Able to work effectively and communicate at all levels within the Ciena workforce 

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