Job Title : Senior Software Engineer - Switching Project

Location : Hyderabad

Budget : Open (for the right candidate)

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Switching project team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols, security features, and QoS mechanisms, with hands- on experience in developing and optimizing switching solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, and optimize L2/L3 networking protocols for enterprise- grade switching platforms.

- Develop and integrate network security features including ACLs, authentication, and port security.

- Implement QoS mechanisms to ensure traffic prioritization, shaping, and policing.

- Collaborate with cross- functional teams to deliver advanced switching features such as ERPS, ZTP, and IP SLA.

- Troubleshoot complex networking issues and provide performance enhancements.

- Contribute to documentation, testing, and customer support for deployed solutions.

Required Skills & Expertise :

Layer 2 (L2) :

- VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q), LACP (IEEE 802.3ad)

- STP/RSTP/MSTP (IEEE 802.1D/1w/1s)

- LLDP (IEEE 802.1AB), SPB (IEEE 802.1aq)

- VXLAN, GENEVE, TRILL, sFlow

Security :

- ACLs, 802.1x Authentication

- Port Security, DHCP Snooping

- CoPP, SSH, SNMPv3, CLI, RBAC, MACsec

QoS :

- CoS, DSCP

- Traffic Shaping & Policing

- PFC, DCBX, ECN

Layer 3 (L3) :

- L3 QoS, ACLs, NAT, PBR

- DHCP v4/v6

- Routing Protocols : BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP, Static Routing

Additional Key Features :

- Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS)

- Remote Monitoring (RMON)

- Loopback Detection (LBD)

- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)

- Multicast VLAN Registration (MVR)

- Private VLANs

- Storm Control (broadcast/multicast/unicast)

- IP SLA for performance monitoring

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in networking software development.

- Strong programming skills (C/C++ preferred) with exposure to embedded systems.

- Proven track record in switching/routing protocol implementation.