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Software Engineering Manager - Networking Domain (Immediate Start)

Software Engineering Manager - Networking Domain (Immediate Start)

ACL DigitalIndia
6 hours ago
Job description

Dear All,

Greetings of the day…!!!

We are looking for a seasoned Software Engineering Manager - Networking Domain with deep expertise in Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 routing / switching technologies, strong programming abilities (in C / C++, Go, Python), and excellent leadership & people management skills. You’ll lead complex protocol development projects, ensuring both technical excellence and high performance from your teams.

Job Role - Software Engineering Manager - Networking Domain

12+ Years

Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end protocol development projects involving Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 networking : design, implementation, performance, reliability, and interoperability.
  • Be hands‑on (when needed) in coding, code reviews, and debugging for protocol stack implementations in C / C++, Go, and / or Python.
  • Define technical architecture / specifications for features such as VLANs, STP / MSTP, LACP, ARP, IPv4 / IPv6, static and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, RIP etc.), MPLS, multicast, etc.
  • Oversee integration with switching and routing hardware / software platforms, SDKs, drivers, and ensure alignment with underlying OS / kernel networking modules.
  • Ensure performance, scalability, low latency, robustness, and security in routing / switching / protocol behavior.

People & Team Management :

  • Build, lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers (protocol engineers, switch / routing stack developers, QA) working on Layer‑2 / Layer‑3 network software.
  • Define roles and responsibilities; set clear goals; conduct regular performance reviews; promote skills growth.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, quality, and accountability.
  • Handle hiring, resourcing, handling team bottlenecks and conflicts; ensure high team morale and productivity.

    • Project & Program Management :

  • Manage project scope, deliverables, timelines, dependency management, risk mitigation.
  • Maintain visibility to senior leadership; provide status updates, escalate issues appropriately.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders : product managers, systems engineering, hardware / firmware teams, QA, DevOps.
  • Maintain and enforce high standards for documentation : protocol specs, design docs, test plans, decision logs.
  • Stay updated on industry standards, best practices, new protocols and emerging trends in routing / switching, ASIC / hardware offload etc.

    • Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 12‑18 years of relevant experience in software development / engineering leadership in networking domain
  • Demonstrable hands‑on experience with Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 protocols (e.g. STP / MSTP / VLAN / LACP, ARP, IPv4 / IPv6, static routing, OSPF, BGP, multicast etc.).
  • Strong coding skills in C / C++, and one or more of Go, Python. Comfortable understanding, reviewing, guiding code in these languages.
  • Good knowledge of Linux networking stack, kernel modules, drivers, possibly real‑time or embedded systems if relevant.
  • Experience in performance optimization, packet‑processing, measuring latency, throughput, debugging protocol interop issues.
  • Proven people management experience : hiring, mentoring, setting performance goals, dealing with team dynamics.
  • Strong planning, project management / program management skills. Ability to manage multiple overlapping streams.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar; higher degree is a plus.

    • Immediate joiners are preferred, apply here or connect me zahid.h@acldigital.com

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