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Packet Forwarding Software Engineer

India, Bangalore · Job Posted January 09, 2026
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Job Description

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Job Responsibility

  • Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools
  • Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines
  • Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application
  • identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements
  • Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem
  • Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • Typically 2-4 years experience
  • Using software systems design tools and languages
  • Should have strong OS concepts (Linux)
  • Should have very good programming skills in C, C++
  • Strong Networking fundamentals (Data plain/ L2, L3 Forwarding, ACL (Access Control List), Firewall)
  • Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills
  • Designing software systems running on multiple platform types
  • Software systems testing methodology, including execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • mastery in English and local language
  • Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options

Nice to have

  • Cloud Architectures
  • Cross Domain Knowledge
  • Design Thinking
  • Development Fundamentals
  • DevOps
  • Distributed Computing
  • Microservices Fluency
  • Full Stack Development
  • Security-First Mindset
  • Solutions Design
  • Testing & Automation
  • User Experience (UX)

What we offer

  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Unconditional Inclusion

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