Juniper

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager – ACX PFE Team

Location: Bangalore, India

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 10+ years

Function: Engineering – Packet Forwarding Team (PFE)

About the Role

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Software Engineering Manager to lead our ACX Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE) Team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation in networking technologies and extensive leadership experience in routing/switching product development.

As part of the ACX team, you will help shape the next generation of converged IP/MPLS and optical transport solutions, driving the future of scalable, virtualized, carrier-grade platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a high-performing engineering team focused on the design, development, and delivery of packet forwarding features.
• Drive quality and process adherence across development cycles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, system software, and QA teams.
• Mentor and grow team members through coaching, guidance, and career development.
• Drive root-cause analysis and problem resolution for complex field and lab issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 10+ years in networking, preferably with a router or switch company.
• Leadership: Proven track record leading PFE or data plane engineering teams.
• Technical Depth: Strong in one or more of the following: OAM (LFM, CFM/Y.1731, BFD, RFC2544, Y.1564, TWAMP), LACP, VRRP, EVPN, VPLS.
• Architecture Expertise: Solid understanding of router/switch architecture and system-level design.
• ASIC Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Broadcom ASICs (Qumran, Jericho, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Development Skills: Proficient in C/C++, core debugging, and performance tuning; familiarity with system-level software design.
• Problem Solving: Experience troubleshooting complex deployments, analyzing core dumps, and handling real-world network issues.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Bonus Skills
• Knowledge of any one of the technologies such as Ethernet OAM (Y.1731 SLM/DM, LFM, Y.1564) IP OAM (TWAMP, RFC 2544), LACP, VRRP, EVPN, VPLS.
• Familiarity with system architecture for network processor-based products.
• Strong foundation in computer architecture and data structures.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Core: Be part of the team behind Juniper’s Converged Supercore®—a fully integrated IP/MPLS and optical transport platform.

• Real-World Impact: Our technology powers:
• 7 out of 8 of the world’s largest stock exchanges
• 86% of global mobile internet traffic
• Top 130 service providers worldwide
• A vast majority of Fortune 100 enterprises
• Tech at Scale: Build solutions for large-scale, real-time, high-performance networks.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. Our products and technology run the world's largest and most demanding networks today, enabling service providers, enterprises, and governments to create value and accelerate business success. Everyday our 9,000+ colleagues come together across 46 countries to realize our company vision - Connect Everything, Empower Everyone. We are innovating in ways that empower our customers, our partners and ultimately, everyone, in a connected world. These customers include the top 130 global service providers, 96 of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of public sector organizations.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...