Software Engineer Staff - Packet Forwarding

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Job Title: Software Engineer staff-Firewall

About the Position:

Software engineer for the Packet Forwarding Team of Routing Business. Work encompasses developing forwarding/networking software & microcode for ASIC-based forwarding products. The candidate will get an opportunity to develop cutting edge features on state of the art silicon based routing products.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement complex algorithms with simple and easy to maintain code.
• Develop detail functional specification and software system architecture for feature development.
• Be part of a culture that thrives on openness, transparency and more technical decisions in the hands of engineers.
• Able to articulate, document and communicate ideas across team.
• Software maintenance, including triage, analysis and code modification for reported problems.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with experience, preferably in a networking company.

• A minimum of 10+ years of strong C or C++ programming and debugging skills is required.
• In-depth understanding of IP routing/forwarding and networking concepts.
• Prior experience in ASIC based forwarding models and chassis-based systems is a big plus.
• Prior work experience in any one of the fields is essential: ACL, Firewall, L2/L3 forwarding
• Good experience in developing microcode in one/more of the above domains is a plus.
• Good understanding of system architecture for network processor based products.
• Experience in data path handling, low level chip programming.
• A strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices is desirable.
• Experience in L2 and L3 control plane protocols on a high end Ethernet Switch/Router is desirable.
• Device drivers and kernel experience is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Good team player with right attitude.
• Proficiency with test equipment/tools is desired.
  
  

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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