Software Engineering Manager - Networking Domain

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