Senior Staff Engineer I - Software (Layer 3 Protocols)

Location: Bangalore -India

About the Company:

Gruve is an innovative Software Services startup dedicated to empowering Enterprise Customers in managing their Data Life Cycle. We specialize in Cyber Security, Customer Experience, Infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

Why Gruve:

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position summary:

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer with extensive experience in developing and optimizing Layer 3 (L3) networking protocols. In this role, you will be responsible for building advanced routing and network services, focusing on scalability, high availability, and performance for complex networking environments.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced routing protocols and features, including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, VRRP, DHCP, DHCPv6, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, ARP, L3VPN, RIP/VxLAN/BGP-LS, SNMP, OAM, EVPN, L2VPN, LAG, NAT, PIM, SFLOW/HA
• Design and implement features that ensure high availability and robustness, such as Loop-Free Alternates (LFA), Remote Loop-Free Alternates (RLFA), Fast Reroute (FRR), Path Invalidation Control (PIC), and Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP)
• Perform testing, profiling, and optimization for low-latency, high-throughput packet processing across hardware and software implementations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Layer 3 functions within the overall networking stack
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex L3 networking issues using advanced debugging tools and techniques

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: BE/ME/MSc/BTech in CS, CE, EE, IT or relevant.
• Experience: 10 - 15 Years
• Experience in networking software development with hands-on experience in Layer 3 protocols
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience with networking SDKs
• In-depth knowledge and experience with protocols such as OSPF, ISIS, BGP, VRRP, DHCP, DHCPv6, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, ARP, L3VPN, RIP/VxLAN/BGP-LS, SNMP, OAM, EVPN, L2VPN, LAG, NAT, PIM, SFLOW/HA and routing resiliency features (e.g., LFA/RLFA, FRR, PIC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hardware offloading and FPGA programming for network acceleration
• Knowledge of ASICs and other networking hardware optimized for high-performance applications
• Knowledge of SDN, NFV, and programmable networking (e.g., P4, DPDK).
• Familiarity with cloud and data center networking architectures and virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).