Job Description:
Roles and Responsibilities: We are looking for an embedded systems expert doing platform system design and development with essential knowledge of the underlying hardware on any of the new generation networking products of Extreme Networks. This would involve integrating PHY drivers from multiple vendors, identifying and integrating OS changes/upgrades necessary and working on Linux networking components as well. Work can also be in platform framework with systems with virtual machine support using hypervisors or having Kubernetes based docker/microservices supported. This would also provide exposure to working on open-source components. So, this role requires to have a knowledge of the industry trends. As an individual contributor, one should be a team player and should work in a multi-site mode along with other teams in different time zones as well.
The skill-set required:
- BE/B.Tech or ME/MTech preferably in the field of Electronics & communications or Computer Science.
- Work experience of 12 to 20 years in the following areas:
- Good understanding of switch/router H/W and S/W arch and knowledge of networking domain.
- Experience in platform infrastructure & embedded software device driver development in switches/ routers.
- Familiar with – Broadcom MACs and PHYs and Barefoot components and their SDKs
- Familiar with Baseboard management Controller(BMC), IPMI.
- Familiar with Ethernet ports and optics with speeds up to 400G/800G, breakout capabilities, auto-negotiation, FEC.
- Experience in working with linux networking components; using ONL/ONLP, IPMI, etc is essential.
- Worked on Linux device driver for various devices and interfaces - FPGA/CPLD, I2C, SPI, MMC/SD, PCI, USB, SATA and be familiar with DMA and interrupts in Linux
- Linux build infra and tools including exposure to Linux embedded boot environment - uboot, ONIE, UEFI/BIOS would be helpful.
- Debugging skills - using GDB, Kernel and drivers level debugging and application level debugging.
- Experience in VMs and Dockers with microservices architecture would help.
- Programming in C, C++ and scripting language (shell script and python).
- Source version control tool and environment - GIT and Jenkins.
Skills Required
- BE/B.Tech or ME/MTech in Electronics & Communications or Computer Science
- 12 to 20 years of work experience in embedded systems and networking platform development
- Strong understanding of switch/router hardware and software architecture and networking domain
- Platform infrastructure and embedded device driver development experience for switches/routers
- Familiarity with Broadcom MACs and PHYs and Barefoot components and their SDKs
- Familiarity with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and IPMI
- Experience with Ethernet ports and optics up to 400G/800G, breakout, auto-negotiation, FEC
- Experience working with Linux networking components (ONL/ONLP, IPMI etc.)
- Experience developing Linux device drivers for FPGA/CPLD, I2C, SPI, MMC/SD, PCI, USB, SATA; familiarity with DMA and interrupts
- Linux debugging skills including GDB, kernel/driver-level and application-level debugging
- Programming in C and C++; scripting in shell and Python
- Experience with source version control and CI tools (GIT and Jenkins)
- Familiarity with Linux build infrastructure and embedded boot environments (uboot, ONIE, UEFI/BIOS)
- Experience with virtualization, VMs, Docker and microservices architectures
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options and time‑off policies are emphasized through a 'Flex First' model with remote/hybrid choices and flexible or unlimited PTO. Wellness programs, volunteer time, and family leave round out a broad, adaptable package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and HSA eligibility. U.S. high‑deductible plans include a company HSA contribution, strengthening the financial value of coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is accessible via RSUs and an ESPP that enables discounted stock purchases. Variable pay and equity components can materially lift total compensation when business performance is strong.
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