Senior Engineer - Network Stack

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain protocol stacks for various network layers (e.g., OSI model).
• Implement transport protocols (TCP, UDP) and network protocols (IP, ICMP, ARP, etc.).
• Enhance existing network stack components (e.g., socket libraries, network drivers).
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues.
• Profile and optimize network performance (latency, throughput, packet loss).
• Optimize protocol performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network protocols.
• Document usage guidelines, best practices, and troubleshooting tips.
• Explore emerging technologies and standards related to network protocols.
• Work closely with hardware engineers, firmware developers, and system architects.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.

ABOUT YOU

Core Competencies & Demonstrated Success

• Experience in embedded software development.
• Knowledge of development and verification standards like DO178C
• Experience as a technical hands-on to work as senior individual contributor as well as mentor to juniors in the team.
• Self-motivated with a customer-focused mindset
• Able to develop product features in accordance with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• BTech / MTech degree (Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree).
• Solid understanding of software development methodology.
• Minimum 4-8 years experience in protocol stack or network stack development .
• Knowledge and experience of any RTOS (QNX, VxWorks, Free RTOS etc.) and embedded software development tools.
• Proficiency in developing software stacks written preferably in C, C++ .
• Proficient in Data structures like LinkedList, Stacks, Trees etc. and ability to analyze space and time complexities.
• Hands on with network protocols (AVB(TSN), TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP etc.)
• Working knowledge on network driver development.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix networking and kernel space development is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of security protocols (TLS/SSL, IPsec) and performance optimization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex software and system issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.