63412R-Software Engineer 2

Title: Software Engineer

Experience: 3-15 Years

Location: Bangalore

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our team is responsible for advancing the Converged Supercore® architecture, a cutting-edge platform that seamlessly integrates IP/MPLS with optical transport. As part of this team, you will contribute to developing fully converged routers and virtualized, carrier-grade platforms that drive innovation in NFV environments, enabling rapid service deployment and cost-effective scalability.

About ACX Platform Software Team

ACX platform is part of WAN BU, Our team in Juniper is responsible for driving technology leadership in the Juniper routing, access, and aggregation router developments for next-generation Metro and 5G networks, deployed in some of the world’s largest service providers, data centers, enterprise, and metro ethernet networks.

We are driving Juniper’s growth in revenue and market share in service provider, data center, enterprise, access, and aggregation space, by delivering market-leading products with continuous innovation and relentless execution. These products (either modular or chassis-based) are based on either Juniper homegrown switching ASIC or based on merchant silicon.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop forwarding software for high-performance networking products, with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, and robustness.
• Focus on key areas of packet forwarding engines (PFE), including L2/L3, MPLS, EVPN, CoS, and ACLs, to drive advanced functionality.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance and support the architecture of router and switch products, contributing to our innovative technology.
• Troubleshoot complex issues within customer deployments and lab environments, leveraging strong debugging and core file analysis skills to deliver optimal solutions.
• Ensure process and quality focus to meet the high standards of our networking products.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in the networking industry, with experience in router or switch companies preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
  • Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE): Expertise in L3, MPLS, EVPN, CoS, ACL, and more.
  • Router/Switch Architecture: Strong understanding of network processor-based product architecture.
  • Broadcom ASICs: Experience with Broadcom Qumran or Jericho is a significant advantage.
• Coding & Debugging: Proficiency in coding, particularly in C/C++, with strong debugging and core file analysis skills.
• Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with IP, MPLS, Bridging, OAM, L2/L3 forwarding, VPLS, Multicast, QoS, L2VPN, L3VPN, Filters, etc.
• Computer Science Fundamentals: Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures, and programming best practices.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

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ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. Our products and technology run the world's largest and most demanding networks today, enabling service providers, enterprises, and governments to create value and accelerate business success. Everyday our 9,000+ colleagues come together across 46 countries to realize our company vision - Connect Everything, Empower Everyone. We are innovating in ways that empower our customers, our partners and ultimately, everyone, in a connected world. These customers include the top 130 global service providers, 96 of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of public sector organizations.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...