Software Development Engineer (Independent Contractor)

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

 

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced software engineer with strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of working on complex systems, particularly in networking and Python development. Candidates with a strong background in both software development and QA engineering are encouraged to apply for this role. Below are the key technical requirements for the role:

Technical Requirements:

1. Networking Experience:

· Experience with networking devices like routers and switches.

· Experience with FW/SW development for networking devices using C/C++

· Experience with BSP, data plane or control plane protocols development for networking devices

· Experience with data path automated tests development for network devices, using Python/Pytest.

· Experience with SW/HW bringup/integration of networking devices.

· Solid understanding of the differences between routing and forwarding, as well as switches and routers.

· Familiarity with VLANs.

· Proficiency in TCP/IP and UDP protocols.

2. Advanced Network Skills:

· Experience with link aggregation and LACP.

· Understanding of load balancing algorithms such as ECMP

· Understanding of SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN, ACL

· Familiarity with traffic mirroring.

· Knowledge of automatic routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, RIP, and IS-IS.

3. Programming and Tools:

· Advanced C/C++ programming skills.

· Advanced Python programming skills.

· Experience with Pytest, Scapy, traffic generators, traffic analysers, etc.

· Git/ GitHub

4. Additional Skills (Optional but Preferred):

· Knowledge of embedded systems, Linux, or related technologies is an advantage.

· Familiarity with tools like Jira and CI/CD pipelines.

 

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