Description

Lead end-to-end protocol development for Layer-2 and Layer-3 networking, owning design, implementation, and reliability.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Define technical architecture and specifications for features like VLANs, STP/MSTP, LACP, ARP, IPv4/IPv6, static/dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, RIP), MPLS, and multicast.
• Oversee integration with switching/routing hardware platforms, SDKs, drivers, and underlying OS/kernel networking modules.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of protocol engineers, ensuring high performance, low latency, and security standards.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and cross-functional dependencies with product, systems engineering, and QA teams.
• Conduct code reviews and debug protocol stack implementations in C/C++, Go, and/or Python when needed.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of experience in software development or engineering leadership within the networking domain.
• Strong hands-on coding skills in C/C++, with proficiency in at least one of Go or Python.
• Deep understanding of Layer-2/Layer-3 protocols, including OSPF, BGP, RIP, VLANs, and STP/MSTP.
• Knowledge of the Linux networking stack, kernel modules, and drivers.
• Proven people management experience, including hiring, performance reviews, and team growth.
• Experience with performance optimization, packet processing, and debugging protocol interoperability.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with real-time or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of ASIC/hardware offload techniques.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate