SONiC Networking Manager

General Overview

Job Title:

Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Engineering Manager to lead our SDK and NOS development team in Chennai. This role requires a strong technical background in networking and a proven ability to lead and mentor a team. You will be responsible for managing the entire software development lifecycle, from platform bring-up to the sustenance of our Network Operating System. The ideal candidate will have expertise in network protocols, ASIC integration, and software management practices. With 10 to 15 years of experience.

Detailed Description

• Team Leadership & Management:

• Platform & System Development:

• Networking Stack Expertise:

• Management & Control Plane:

• ASIC/NPU Integration:

• Release Management:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Experience:

• Technical Acumen:

  • Deep understanding of networking protocols (L2/L3, MPLS, VXLAN).

  • Hands-on experience with platform bring-up and Linux device drivers.

  • Familiarity with network management protocols (NETCONF/YANG, gNMI).

• ASIC/NPU Knowledge:

• Programming Languages:

• NOS Experience:

• Leadership Skills:

  • Strong team-building and management abilities.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage external contractors and inter-work effectively with diverse teams.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 10 to 15 years

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.