Job Description

Responsibilities:

Lead the team on all technical fronts, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and requirements. Collaborate closely with product management and key stakeholders to define system-level requirements and convert them into robust, scalable technical solutions. Provide hands-on guidance in low-level programming, including C, Linux kernel development, and real-time operating systems for networking and firewall appliances. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery across all projects and initiatives. Drive technical excellence through rigorous code reviews, design evaluations, and adherence to secure coding and unit testing best practices. Optimize system performance, security, and networking functionality. Offer strong technical leadership and actively mentor software engineers within the team. Partner with QA, DevOps, and security teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, and conduct security assessments. Troubleshoot complex technical issues in production environments and support customer escalations as necessary. Proactively identify and resolve technical risks, track dependencies, and ensure smooth execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and validation teams. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster effective collaboration. Exhibit solid time-management capabilities to handle multiple priorities efficiently.

Technical Expertise:

* Programming & Scripting: (Must-Have)o Languages: C, Shell Scripting (Python is a plus). Networking & Protocols: (Must-Have 2 from below)o Layer 2 Protocols: IEEE 802.1X, STP, RSTP, LLDP, VLAN, Redundancy Protocols (MRP,SRM, etc.).o Layer 3 Protocols: Routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, RIP, ARP, etc.).o Industrial Protocols: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, DNS, NTP. Security & Cryptography : (Good to have)o Security Standards: IPSEC, Secure Boot, Signed Firmware, Certificate Validation, TACACS+, MACsec.o Crypto Libraries: OpenSSL, mbedTLS, WolfSSL, etc. Management & Debugging: (Must-Have)o Management Plane: SNMP, CLI, Web-based Network Management.o Debugging Tools: GDB, Lauterbach. Testing & Automation: (Good to have)o Security Testing: Nessus, Achilles, Codenomicon, SilverCreek, OpenVAS.o Traffic Generators: IXIA, Spirent, Scapy. Version Control & CI/CD: (Must-Have)o Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins. Operating Systems & Hardware: (Must-Have at least 1)o Linux: Strong command over Linux OS, U-Boot, Linux Kernel.o ASICs: Experience with Broadcom, Marvell, or other industry-standard L2/L3 switchingo ASICs. Certifications (Preferred): o PROFINET Certification (v2.41).o ENIP Certification (CT16). Good to Have: Experience in Broadcom FastPath, SDK, MACsec. Industrial Protocols: MODBUS, IEC61850. Linux Bring-Up, OpenWRT experience. Interdisciplinary Collaboration with cross-functional teams. Effective Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Team Player: Strong collaboration and problem-solving mindset. Passion for Learning: Genuine interest in continuous learning and knowledge sharing.