Senior Software Engineer - C / Linux / Networking Protocols

Job Title : Senior Software Engineer C, Linux, Networking Protocols

Experience : 7-12 years

Work Location : Bangalore / Pune

Job Type : the Role :

We are looking for an experienced software developer with strong expertise in C programming on Linux / Unix environments, networking protocols, and system-level programming. The role involves developing and enhancing features over DNS / DHCP / OSPF protocols, ensuring scalability, performance, and a great end-to-end customer Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and enhance features for DNS / DHCP / OSPF networking protocols.
• Collaborate with Product Management, QA, and Support to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Work on performance tuning, scalability, and optimization of the Core DDI product line for distributed, virtualized environments.
• Design and implement efficient algorithms to solve complex application and networking challenges.
• Participate in release planning with cross-functional development teams.
• Diagnose and resolve complex field issues in collaboration with sustaining engineering and technical support.
• Improve scalability and manageability of the Skills & Experience :
• 5+ years of software development experience in C programming within Linux / Unix environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with networking protocols : DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF.
• Good understanding of Linux internals and system-level programming.
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques.
• Experience with Python (optional) and shell scripting.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to handle customer escalations and work on NIOS platform enhancements.
• Contribution to open-source projects is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

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