Software Engineer 3- L2 control plane development

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

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.

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

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.
  
  

About Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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...

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT JUNIPER

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for roles they do not feel they meet all the criteria for. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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