Responsibilities:
· Lead the team on all technical fronts, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and requirements.
· Collaborate closely with product management and key stakeholders to define system-level requirements and convert them into robust, scalable technical solutions.
· Provide hands-on guidance in low-level programming, including C, Linux kernel development, and real-time operating systems for networking and firewall appliances.
· Ensure timely and high-quality delivery across all projects and initiatives.
· Drive technical excellence through rigorous code reviews, design evaluations, and adherence to secure coding and unit testing best practices.
· Optimize system performance, security, and networking functionality.
· Offer strong technical leadership and actively mentor software engineers within the team.
· Partner with QA, DevOps, and security teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, and conduct security assessments.
· Troubleshoot complex technical issues in production environments and support customer escalations as necessary.
· Proactively identify and resolve technical risks, track dependencies, and ensure smooth execution.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and validation teams.
· Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster effective collaboration.
· Exhibit solid time-management capabilities to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
Technical Expertise:
· Programming & Scripting: (Must-Have)
o Languages: C, Shell Scripting (Python is a plus).
· Networking & Protocols: (Must-Have 2 from below)
o Layer 2 Protocols: IEEE 802.1X, STP, RSTP, LLDP, VLAN, Redundancy Protocols (MRP,SRM, etc.).
o Layer 3 Protocols: Routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, RIP, ARP, etc.).
o Industrial Protocols: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, DNS, NTP.
· Security & Cryptography : (Good to have)
o Security Standards: IPSEC, Secure Boot, Signed Firmware, Certificate Validation, TACACS+, MACsec.
o Crypto Libraries: OpenSSL, mbedTLS, WolfSSL, etc.
· Management & Debugging: (Must-Have)
o Management Plane: SNMP, CLI, Web-based Network Management.
o Debugging Tools: GDB, Lauterbach.
· Testing & Automation: (Good to have)
o Security Testing: Nessus, Achilles, Codenomicon, SilverCreek, OpenVAS.
o Traffic Generators: IXIA, Spirent, Scapy.
· Version Control & CI/CD: (Must-Have)
o Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins.
· Operating Systems & Hardware: (Must-Have at least 1)
o Linux: Strong command over Linux OS, U-Boot, Linux Kernel.
o ASICs: Experience with Broadcom, Marvell, or other industry-standard L2/L3 switching
o ASICs.
· Certifications (Preferred):
o PROFINET Certification (v2.41).
o ENIP Certification (CT16).
Good to Have:
· Experience in Broadcom FastPath, SDK, MACsec.
· Industrial Protocols: MODBUS, IEC61850.
· Linux Bring-Up, OpenWRT experience.
· Interdisciplinary Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
· Effective Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
· Team Player: Strong collaboration and problem-solving mindset.
· Passion for Learning: Genuine interest in continuous learning and knowledge sharing.