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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Software Engineer II (Data Center Packet Forwarding)

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Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our Data Center Packet Forwarding team. As a Software Engineer II, you will work with customer-facing teams to understand requirements and translate them into software designs. You will develop complex packet forwarding features in IPv4/IPv6/MPLS, SRv6, EVPN-VxLAN, Multicast, Firewall/Filter, CoS, DHCP, Services areas, and analyze, debug, and fix complex microkernel/Linux issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with customer-facing teams to understand requirements and translate them into software designs
  • Develop complex packet forwarding features in IPv4/IPv6/MPLS, SRv6, EVPN-VxLAN, Multicast, Firewall/Filter, CoS, DHCP, Services areas
  • Analyze, debug, and fix complex microkernel/Linux issues
  • Enhance unit tests for automation
  • Continuously drive innovations by working with cross-functional teams to address complex problems
  • Assist in solving complex customer issues and queries reported from the field and drive customer satisfaction
  • Work on sustaining existing features

Requirements:

  • Minimum of BE or BTech from a reputed institution in CS/EE with 2+ years of experience
  • Excellent C/C++/Python programming, design, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Strong networking background
  • Prior experience with software development on routers, switches is desirable
  • Prior experience with datapath ASICs like Broadcom, Mellanox, Innovium, Barefoot or any other NPU is highly desirable
  • Exposure to multi-core software architectures
  • Clear understanding of the product development cycle, technical requirements with a strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures, and programming practices
  • Strong record of delivering software projects on-time and with high quality
  • Good oral and written communication skills, highly self-motivated, and ability to work in a team environment

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
  • Investment in career development with specific programs to help reach career goals
  • Unconditional inclusion with flexibility to manage work and personal needs

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Datapath ASICs
  • Broadcom
  • Mellanox
  • Innovium
  • Barefoot
  • Multi-core Software Architectures
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