Software Engineer

In this role, you will:

Evaluate and validate networking software features across MPLS, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, EIGRP), L2VPN, L3VPN, SPAN, NetFlow, BFD, L2/L3 protocols, and SRv6

Own feature validation end-to-end, including test planning, automation design, execution, solving, and resolution

Design and implement comprehensive test scenarios covering functionality, scale, reliability, and interoperability

Develop and maintain Python-based automation to improve validation efficiency, regression coverage, and overall product quality

Analyze and reproduce customer-reported issues, and strengthen automation coverage to help prevent recurrence

Partner with development and multi-functional teams to solve issues and support successful product delivery

Support deployments and customer concerns through effective triage, debugging, and issue resolution

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical perfection and collaboration

Use AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve engineering productivity and quality

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical field

Typically requires 8+ years of proven experience in software engineering, networking, system validation, or related roles

Strong hands-on knowledge of networking technologies, including:

o MPLS

o Routing protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, EIGRP

o L2VPN / L3VPN

o SPAN / NetFlow

o BFD

o L2 / L3 protocols

o SRv6

Strong Python automation experience, with the ability to design, build, and maintain automation for feature validation and regression coverage

Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate development, debugging, scripting, and test creation

Experience handling customer-reported issues, defect analysis, deployments, and escalations

Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work through to resolution

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on distributed systems or large-scale networking platforms

Experience validating scale, performance, resiliency, and reliability scenarios

Experience collaborating across development, test, product management, and support teams

Familiarity with code reviews, test strategy, and structured technical documentation

Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance execution, quality, and collaboration

Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team best practices