Senior Network Architect – L2/L3 Protocol Development & Embedded C Programming

We are seeking an experienced
Network Architect
specializing in
L2/L3 Protocol Development and Embedded C Programming
to lead the design and development of advanced networking solutions.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
Embedded C
,
Linux-based systems
, and
network protocol software development
, with strong experience building scalable and high-performance networking features across platforms such as
Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS
, and
SONiC NOS
.

Exp -8-20 years

Work Location- Bangalore

Work Model - Hybrid Model

Notice Period - Immediate to 30 Days

Key Responsibilities:-
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of
Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocol features
.
- Drive end-to-end development of embedded networking software using
C programming in Linux environments
.
- Design, develop, debug, and optimize protocol stacks and networking functionalities for high-performance systems.




- Analyze and resolve complex issues in existing protocol implementations to improve reliability and scalability.
- Architect and optimize
multi-threaded
,
socket-based
, and embedded communication systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate features into
Cisco operating systems (IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS)
and
SONiC NOS
platforms.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams through design discussions and code reviews.
- Work closely with QA and support teams for validation, interoperability testing, and issue resolution.
- Create and maintain architecture documents, design specifications, and troubleshooting guides.

Required Skills & Qualifications :-
- 8–20 years
of hands-on experience in
L2/L3 protocol development
and
Embedded C programming
.
- Strong expertise in
C programming
and
Linux operating systems
(Mandatory).
- Deep understanding of
Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols
.
- Robust experience in
multi-threading

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