Senior Engineer I, Software Development -Smart Switch QA
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Networking QA Engineer with strong expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, multicast protocols, and advanced IP services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across multiple vendor switches and demonstrate proficiency in designing and implementing complex network topologies for diverse customer use cases.
Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Implementation
o Design and configure network topologies based on customer requirements and use cases.
o Ensure optimal performance and reliability across wired and wireless infrastructures.
Layer 2 Switching
o Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, LACP, STP, RSTP, PVST, MSTP.
o Implement MLAG, vPC, and IGMP Snooping for redundancy and multicast optimization.
Layer 3 & Multicast Protocols
o Configure and maintain VRRP, OSPF, BGP for routing.
o Implement multicast protocols such as IGMP and PIM-SM for efficient traffic distribution.
- IP Services
o Manage DNS, NTP, DHCP services.
o Configure AAA frameworks including TACACS+ and RADIUS for secure authentication
- Management s Monitoring
o Utilize SNMP for network monitoring and management.
o Work with CLI, SNMP, and UI across multiple vendor platforms.
- Advanced Protocols
o Understand and configure PTP and AVB protocols (gPTP, MVRP, MSRP) for time-sensitive networking.
- Documentations Customer Interaction
o Prepare detailed network diagrams and documentation.
o Engage with customers to understand topology and use cases, providing tailored solutions.
Required Skills Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience
. Strong hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols
- Proficiency in multicast protocols and IP services.
- Experience with multiple vendor switches (Cisco, Netgear, Juniper, etc.).
- Skilled in CLI, SNMP, and UI-based configuration.
- Good understanding of PTP and AVB protocols.
- Ability to design and implement complex network topologies.
- Excellent trouble...