Software Engineer 3- L2 control plane development

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Testing & Automation:
   • Design, develop, and implement end-to-end testing based on best practices.
   • Deliver automated test scripts using agile methodologies and advanced techniques.
   • Validate functional, scale, and performance tests across technologies on networking products.
2. Customer Solution Alignment:
   • Understand and develop test strategies based on software functional specifications and customer certification processes.
   • Collaborate with product development and architecture teams to align testing with customer network priorities.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
   • Work with geographically distributed teams and diverse cross-functional groups to execute test scenarios.
   • Foster relationships with senior leadership to align business objectives with project outcomes.
4. Problem-Solving & Issue Replication:
   • Analyze and troubleshoot software issues identified during test executions.
   • Replicate and resolve customer-found issues, providing root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
5. Innovation & POC:
   • Provide proof of concepts (POCs) for customer use-case scenarios to demonstrate feasibility.
   • Highlight emerging technologies and brainstorm enhancements for product deliverables.

Tools & Technologies:

• Networking Expertise: Strong understanding of protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, L2VPN,  etc.
• Automation Proficiency: Advanced skills in Python, Linux, and automated test execution tools.
• Test Equipment: Hands-on expertise with Spirent, Ixia, and their automation tools.
• Domain Knowledge: Datacenter, Service Provider, and Enterprise environments.
• Networking Concepts: CLOS Architecture, High Availability, Multicast, Layer 2/3 Technologies, TCP/IP .

Preferred Qualifications:

• For non-Juniper candidates: JNCIP or equivalent certifications from Cisco/Arista in Datacenter/Service Provider domains.
• For Juniper-experienced candidates (4+ years): JNCIS or higher certifications.

This role requires a self-starter with excellent problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills, making it a critical contributor to customer-centric, technology-driven outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4–7+ years of relevant experience.

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...