Job Description

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.

Responsibilities for this role will involve a complete life cycle of product development spanning, (but not limited to) the following:


• You will be required to work with cross-functional teams to develop detailed software functional specifications, articulate system/software architecture specifications, for product features, to meet product requirements.
• SW development in the areas of platform infrastructure, device drivers, kernel, chassis control, device management, link, and interface management.
• You will be required to carry out detailed design and implementation, unit testing, integration of packet forwarding, related device/kernel drivers, and other related software components for products and features.
• Work closely with system and solution test teams to ensure correct and complete verification of software and components, for the feature to meet real-life network deployments.

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:


• Bachelors or master's in computer science or similar field with 12+ years' experience in Platforms/System software development.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills are key.
• Strong in C, C++, Embedded Systems and Linux Kernel/Driver development
• Proficient in working close to hardware - device drivers, system bring-up, Linux/OS fundamentals.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues.
• Good understanding and experience of firmware, Optics, SPI, Retimers, FPGA, CPLD, MDIO, Ethernet Interfaces (10ge - 400ge), timing protocols (SyncE, PTP, etc.), Serdes, Fabric anagement, Chassis management is preferable.
• Knowledge of how system hardware works is a plus: buses, hardware queues/FIFOs, interrupts, BIOS, PCIe, I2C, etc.
• Experience on bringing up new hardware and/or ASIC
• Experience working on paradigms to design fault-tolerant and resilient systems will be a big plus
• Excellent debugging skills and rich experience using various software, hardware, memory debugging tools
• Ability to articulate technical details via good communication and documentation skills.
• Quick learner, self-driven, and a team player.


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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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