63416P-Software Engineer Sr Staff

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of carrier-class networking and system software. As a key member of our engineering group, you’ll work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and specifications.
• Design, implement, and maintain networking and system software components using C and C++ programming languages.
• Conduct object-oriented analysis and design to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Debug complex system-level issues, leveraging your deep understanding of fundamental OS concepts (especially in Linux or similar operating systems).
• Participate in hardware and system-level design discussions, ensuring carrier-class software development.
• Work with Linux device drivers, system bring-up, and the Linux kernel.
• Navigate large codebases effectively, drawing from prior experience.
• Apply strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enhance software performance and resilience.
• Utilize scripting technologies and modern DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including networking, embedded platform software, and hardware experts.
• Present technical topics articulately and confidently.
• Articulate design, lead development and see through the deployment of switching software for datacenter switching products.
• Work with product management and cross functional teams and develop detailed architectural, functional and design specifications to meet product requirements.
• Carry out detailed design, coding, unit and functional testing of software, fix complex defects, through entire lifecycle of the project.
• Lead development activity within the team, working with managers for detailed planning of tasks, setting intermediate milestones, strategizing execution.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in the team for technical problem solving, and building long term expertise and competency.
• Work with cross functional validation and verification teams to ensure correct and complete verification of software and components, to meet real-life network deployments.
• Work closely with Juniper technical assistance team, for providing engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electronics, telecommunication engineering, or a related discipline.
• 14+ years of experience in networking and system software development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Familiarity with data structures and system debugging techniques.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Host Complex, System Peripherals & Drivers: CPU complex (x86); PCIe, SPI, I2C, MDIO; FPGA, CPLD, Flash Drivers
  • Ethernet Interfaces (ranging from 1Gig to 400G+, including 800G, 1.6T), MacSec, Timing, Optics (SFP, QSFP, QDD, OSFP)
  • High-speed packet forwarding with network processors, PHYs, and SerDes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of SONiC architecture & hands-on SONiC experience, Experience using SONiC development and integration
• Experience with software development for the forwarding ASICs, FPGAs, Network Processors etc

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Juniper is an Equal Opportunity workplace and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business need.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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...

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT JUNIPER

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for roles they do not feel they meet all the criteria for. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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Juniper is an Equal Opportunity workplace and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business need.