Software Engineer 2- L2/L3 Networking Protocol Development

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 the position:

Juniper is a global leader in routing and networking technologies. BGP protocol plays the primary role in achieving and maintaining that leadership. The BGP team acts as the driver for enabling the routing edge that Juniper has maintained for a long time. The team needs to be agile to meet the constantly evolving network technologies and needs to continuously innovate to stay ahead of the competition. Improving scale and performance, provide solutions for virtualized environment, incorporate AI/ML based diagnostics and decision-making for self-healing networks, comprehensive streaming telemetry and automation are some of the key charters of the team. Not only would you be part of the most dynamic team in Juniper, but also you will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued evolution of the internet.

Responsibility:

• You will design and implement features for cRPD and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) routing protocol and BGP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label switching) IP (Internet Protocol) VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) service by working through all stages of software development lifecycle, including reviewing the product requirements, writing functional and design specifications, coding, testing and automation.
• Closely interact with customers and product managers to understand the challenges customers face and work with both the BGP team members and sometimes with engineers outside of the BGP team to come up with appropriate solutions. 
• The individual should be capable of innovations which need to be implemented by multiple teams to come up with a cohesive solution to help the customers achieve their goals.
• Additional responsibilities include close interaction with the test teams as well as mentoring junior members of the team to help them come up to speed. 

Required Skill:

• Strong programming skill in C/C++/Rust
• Good understanding of Linux internals and gRPC.
• Expertise in complex algorithms and data-structures and ability to use different types of tools to debug and profile complex code. 
• Education – BS/MS in CS or EE 
• Yrs. of Experience – 5 – 9yrs
• Strong communication skills and the flexibility to work with a globally distributed team and customer understanding - gRPC understanding

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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