Senior Networking Software Engineer - Dataplane (C/L2/L3)

Dear Professionals,

Greetings of the day!!!

We are seeking an experienced and highly-skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development and enhancement of high-performance L2/L3 network dataplane features. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the C language , low-level system programming, and a strong background working with networking silicon, particularly Broadcom chips. This role involves close collaboration with external partners, including the Cisco team , to contribute to product design and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test high-performance, robust software for network switching and routing products using the C language .
• Develop and maintain features within the L2 (Data Link Layer) and L3 (Network Layer) dataplane, ensuring optimal throughput and low latency.
• Implement and optimize control plane and forwarding plane functionalities related to MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) and QoS (Quality of Service) .
• Work extensively with networking silicon, specifically developing, integrating, and debugging SDKs (Software Development Kits) and drivers for Broadcom platforms.
• Actively participate in the product design process, providing technical expertise and contributing to architectural decisions in collaboration with internal and external teams (e.g., Cisco).
• Apply advanced C programming techniques for low-level systems, including IPC (Inter-Process Communication) , multi-threading , and efficient memory management .
• Develop robust, efficient implementations of core data structures like Stacks/Queues and Linked Lists for network processing pipelines.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on professional experience in C language development, specifically within L2/L3 networking or embedded systems.
• Proven experience in Broadcom networking silicon architecture, SDK, and driver development is essential.
• Demonstrable expertise in implementing networking protocols, specifically MPLS and QoS .
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP stack, Ethernet, Routing protocols).
• Deep, hands-on expertise in the following C programming areas:
• IPC and multi-threading for concurrent and high-throughput applications.
• System-level memory management and optimization.
• Implementation and use of core data structures (Stacks/Queues, Linked Lists ).
• Ability to quickly understand complex product designs and architectural documentation and contribute effectively to the development lifecycle alongside partner teams (e.g., Cisco).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills.

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