Software Engineer | C or C++, Packet/Slow Path , L2& L3 Protocols | Bangalore | 7 + to 10 years
Cisco (company site, opens in a new tab)7–10 yrsBengaluruHybridDirect career pageEst. 30–45 LPA
Posted on 16 Sept
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About This Role
- Design, develop, and optimize high-performance data plane software features for IOS-XR platforms focusing on Layer 2 (EVPN, VPLS) and Layer 3 (SRv6, Segment Routing, MPLS) protocols.
- Implement and enhance NPU microcode and SDK interactions to maximize packet processing efficiency on Silicon One and similar NPUs.
- Perform root cause analysis and debugging of complex embedded software issues, ensuring carrier-grade performance and reliability.
Minimum Requirements
- 7 to 10 years of experience in embedded software development for networking products.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting experience in Python.
- Solid knowledge of carrier-grade networking OS and forwarding architectures.
- Experience with debugging tools such as Clearcase, Valgrind, DDTS, GDB.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Engineer with deep expertise in embedded development focused on high-performance networking data plane software using NPUs like Silicon One or Broadcom DNX.
- Experience working directly with forwarding protocols and features such as QoS, Mirroring, OAM, TE-Tunnels, GRE tunnels, BFD, BGP Flowspec, ACLs, and slowpath forwarding.
- Familiarity with AI/LLM tools to enhance software development productivity and debugging processes within complex network operating system environments.