63415P-Software Engineer Staff

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

About Platform Team

Our team in Juniper is responsible for driving technology leadership in the Juniper routing, switching, enterprise, access and aggregation routers developments for next generation 5G networks, deployed in some of the world’s largest service provider, data center, enterprise and metro ethernet networks.

We are driving Juniper’s growth in revenue and market share in service provider, data center, enterprise, access, and aggregation space, by delivering market leading products with continuous innovation and relentless execution. These products (either modular or chassis based) are based on either Juniper homegrown switching ASIC or based on merchant silicon.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of this platform team, responsible for developing platform software in the areas of:
  • Board-bring up related experience.
  • 10G, 40G, 100G and 400G interface related platform software like interface drivers etc.
  • Platform infrastructure related software like Chassis/line card, fabric, Optics, HA, etc.
• You will be responsible for these product developments in the platform area in either JunOS or Junos Evoled based software architecture.
• In addition to the development activity, you are required to work closely with system and solution test teams to ensure products/solutions delivered are with highest quality.
• You will be required to work closely with Juniper Technical Assistance Team for providing engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations for customer deployments.

Requirements

• BTech / MTech in CS/CE or related field with 12+ years of proven experience.
• In-depth knowledge of data networking, e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet, Switching and Routing etc.
• Proficiency with device drivers, system bring-up, FreeBSD/Linux internals.
• Understanding of Ethernet, OTN, SONET etc. technologies. 
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong in C, C++ programming, OO analysis & design, data structures and system debugging skills.
• Good understanding of firmware, hardware level details for Optics, PCIe, SPI, I2C, Retimers, FPGA, CPLD, MDIO, Flash Driver
• Prior software development experience on networking products or board bring-up experience is desired. 

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT JUNIPER

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for roles they do not feel they meet all the criteria for. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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