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Leads the architecture and design of our Debian-based network operating system foundation and Layer 2 interface capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
Architect the Linux OS platform layer (Debian packaging, system initialization, kernel networking, Layer 2 protocols) for large-scale deployments
Design and implement VLAN (802.1Q), LACP (802.3ad), ARP (RFC 826), NDP (RFC 4861), and LLDP (802.1AB) protocol stacks
Design Debian packaging, systemd integration, and multi-distribution support (Debian/Ubuntu/Alpine)
Define APIs for the kernel networking stack and hardware interface integration, and lead interoperability testing
Design OS hardening and security for attack-surface reduction
Mentor senior engineers, run code/architecture reviews, and document OS and Layer 2 protocol design decisions

Requirements
Expert knowledge of Debian Linux system architecture (packaging, kernel configuration, systemd, security hardening)
Expert knowledge of the Linux kernel networking stack (Netlink, rtnetlink, interface/neighbor management)




Deep understanding of IEEE 802 Layer 2 protocols (VLAN 802.1Q, LACP 802.3ad/802.1AX, LLDP 802.1AB), ARP, and NDP
Proven track record shipping production-grade Linux NOS platforms at measurable scale

Nice to Have
Experience building Linux-based network operating systems or embedded distributions
Linux kernel networking subsystem contributions
Multi-vendor network operating system development experience
Publications or conference presentations on network OS architecture or Layer 2 protocols

Key Skills

C Debian/Ubuntu Linux Kernel Netlink VLAN (802.1Q) LACP (802.3ad) ARP/NDP LLDP (802.1AB) systemd Wireshark GDB

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📌 System Architect / Principal Engineer Linux Os & Layer 2 Protocols Bengaluru
🏢 MROTEK
📍 Bengaluru