Software Engineer 4 - Platform Interface, optics, PCIe, SPI, I2C

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 4 - Platform Interface, optics, PCIe, SPI, I2C

Team Overview: Be part of a team, which is shaping Juniper's vision of next-generation switching and routing products and solutions. You will be part of a highly energetic team responsible for designing and developing Platform & System software for Juniper cloud-ready products and will go through an end-to-end life cycle of the products. These best-in-class networking products run on state-of-the-art distributed Junos Evolved Network Operating system with emphasis on high performance, high scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability of these products.

Responsibilities for this role will involve a complete life cycle of product development spanning, (but not limited to) the following:

• You will be required to work with product management and other cross-functional teams to develop detailed software functional specifications, articulate system/software architecture specifications, for product features, to meet product requirements.
• SW development in the areas of platform infrastructure, device drivers, kernel, chassis control, device management, link, and interface management.
• You will be required to carry out detailed design and implementation, unit testing, integration of packet forwarding, related device/kernel drivers, and other related software components for products and features.
• Work closely with system and solution test teams to ensure correct and complete verification of software and components, for the feature to meet real-life network deployments.
• You will be required to work closely with Juniper Technical Assistance Team, for providing engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations for customer deployments.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in computer science with 7+ years experience in Platforms/System software development.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills are key.
• Strong in C, C++ programming fundamentals.
• OO analysis & design and experience in distributed systems will be a big plus.
• Proficient in working close to hardware - device drivers, system bring-up, Linux/OS fundamentals.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues
• Good understanding of firmware, hardware-level details of optics, PCIe, SPI, I2C, retimers, FPGA, CPLD, MDIO, Ethernet Interfaces (10ge - 400ge), timing protocols (SyncE, PTP, etc.), Flash Driver is preferable.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures.
• Experience working on paradigms to design fault-tolerant and resilient systems will be a big plus
• Ability to articulate technical details via good communication and documentation skills.
• Quick learner, self-driven, and a team player.

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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