Software Engineer 3 - Platform Interface

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.

Software Engineer 3 - Platform Interface

Experience: 4+ Years

About The Juniper AWAN Platform Team

The AWAN Platform Team at Juniper is at the forefront of driving technology innovation in the development of Juniper’s routing, switching, enterprise, access, and aggregation solutions tailored for next-generation 5G networks. Our platforms are deployed across some of the world’s largest service provider, data center, enterprise, and metro Ethernet networks.

We are a key contributor to Juniper’s growth in revenue and market share across the service provider, data center, enterprise, access, and aggregation segments. Our team delivers market-leading, high-performance products through continuous innovation and rigorous execution. These platforms—whether modular or chassis-based—are built on Juniper’s proprietary switching ASICs or merchant silicon.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Platform Team, you will:

• Contribute to the development of platform software in key areas such as:
• Board bring-up
• High-speed interfaces (10G, 40G, 100G, and 400G) including interface drivers
• Platform infrastructure software (chassis, line cards, fabric, optics, etc.)
  
  

Work on products developed on both Junos and Junos EVO-based software architectures

Collaborate with system and solution test teams to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions

Provide engineering support for critical customer escalations in collaboration with the Juniper Technical Assistance Center (JTAC)

Requirements

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (4+ years of experience)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming, object-oriented design, data structures, and system-level debugging
  
  

About Juniper Networks

• 7 out of the 8 largest global stock exchanges run on Juniper
• 86% of all mobile traffic traverses Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls
• Juniper powers the top 130 service providers worldwide
• The majority of Fortune 100 companies trust Juniper infrastructure
  
  

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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