Software Engineer 3

• To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Key Responsibilities:

Testing & Automation

• Design, develop, and implement end-to-end testing based on best practices.
• Deliver automated test scripts using agile methodologies and advanced techniques.
• Validate functional, scale, and performance tests across technologies on networking products.

Customer Solution Alignment

• Understand and develop test strategies based on software functional specifications and customer certification processes.
• Collaborate with product development and architecture teams to align testing with customer network priorities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with geographically distributed teams and diverse cross-functional groups to execute test scenarios.
• Foster relationships with senior leadership to align business objectives with project outcomes.

Problem-Solving & Issue Replication

• Analyze and troubleshoot software issues identified during test executions.
• Replicate and resolve customer-found issues, providing root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Innovation & POC

• Provide proof of concepts (POCs) for customer use-case scenarios to demonstrate feasibility.
• Highlight emerging technologies and brainstorm enhancements for product deliverables.

Tools & Technologies:

• Networking Expertise

  : Strong understanding of protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, L2VPN, etc

• Automation Proficiency

  : Advanced skills in Python, Linux, and automated test execution tools.

• Test Equipment

  : Hands-on expertise with Spirent, Ixia, and their automation tools.

• Domain Knowledge

  : Datacenter, Service Provider, and Enterprise environments.

• Networking Concepts

  : CLOS Architecture, High Availability, Multicast, Layer 2/3 Technologies, TCP/IP .

Preferred Qualifications:

• For non-Juniper candidates

  : JNCIP or equivalent certifications from Cisco/Arista in Datacenter/Service Provider domains.

• For Juniper-experienced candidates (4+ years)

  : JNCIS or higher certifications.
• This role requires a

  self-starter

  with excellent problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills, making it a critical contributor to customer-centric, technology-driven outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-7+ years of relevant experience