Software Engineer 2 - Build and Tools 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.

Job Title: Build Systems and Tools Developer

Experience: 1–3 Years

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Build Systems and Tools Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of build system internals and scripting languages. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving build infrastructure, automating workflows, and ensuring efficient development pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize build systems and related tools.
• Write and manage makefiles and support custom build processes.
• Automate build, test, and deployment workflows using Python or Shell scripting.
• Troubleshoot build issues and provide support to development teams.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve the overall CI/CD pipeline and developer experience.
• Document processes and tools for ease of use and maintenance.
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in build systems or tools development.
• Strong understanding of at least one build system (e.g., Make, CMake, Bazel, Ninja, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Make scripting.
• Proficient in Python and/or Shell scripting.
• Good understanding of software development workflows and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced development environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Exposure to large-scale software projects or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools.
  
  

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 Bengaluru, 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.

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. 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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