Senior/ Lead/ Staff Engineer - Embedded OTN Development

About Us:

Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization's long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.

Why join Tejas:

We are on a journey to connect the world with some of the most innovative products and solutions in the wireless and wireline optical networking domains. Would you like to be part of this journey and do something truly meaningful Challenge yourself by working in Tejas fast-paced, autonomous learning environment and see your output and contributions become a part of live products worldwide.

At Tejas, you will have the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. From 5G to DWDM/ OTN, Switching and Routing, we work on technologies and solutions that create a connected society. Our solutions power over 500 networks across 75+ countries worldwide, and we're constantly pushing boundaries to achieve more. If you thrive on taking ownership, have a passion for learning and enjoy challenging the status quo, we want to hear from you!

Who we are:

The candidate will be part Software Development team working on Tejas next generation line of products, converging OTN and IP technologies in evolutionary high capacity platform. He/she will be taken through product and technology training and mentoring programs in Tejas. Starting as an individual contributor engaged in design and implementation of complex software features, he/she would soon pick up the role of development owner of specific modules. Candidates joining us in similar roles usually grow into a team lead, guiding a group of developers, and defining product specifications and architecture to meet the requirements driven by business and technology.

What you work:

• Feature design, implementation, unit testing and verification support for the sub-system. Ensure quality in all deliverables and compliance with processes and practices at all stages of development life cycle,
• Troubleshooting of product issues seen in lab and field, collaborate with various teams to identify specific configurations and scenarios to reproduce defects and arrive at the root cause.
• Study hardware design documents & data sheets to understand impact on software modules, work with teams to come out with the most optimal solution and delivery plan, with specific consideration towards optimization, efficiency and innovation
• Be comfortable with usage of various tools/practices (including development or assessment of new tools/methodologies) as appropriate.
• Highly capable developers may be expected to develop deep understanding of product and software architecture, evolve into single point contact to upstream and downstream stakeholders PLM, hardware, firmware and QA teams - for requirements, design and implementation related issues pertaining to the module/sub-system. He/she may be able to identify gaps in architecture/design and proactively work towards resolution, including conceptualization of new features and process level changes

Mandatory skills:

• Extensive coding experience in C/C++ language on Linux based embedded platforms,
• Strong knowledge in multi-threading, IPC, Synchronization,
• Extensive experience in device driver, hardware abstraction, device initialization and event handling, Linux kernel internals, boot loader, flow of control between kernel and application spaces. Experience in inducting boards into existing systems from scratch.
• Analytical skills experience in troubleshooting design and coding issues involving impairments in application and kernel,
• In-depth understanding of process complex, CPU buses (e.g. x86, PCIe), serial interfaces (PMBus, I2C, SPI), in-system programing of device firmware. Experience of working with third party SDK modules with application code.
• Deep understanding of controller redundancy, high availability of system, graceful handling of user triggered events and system failures.

Desired skills:

• Prior experience in technical coordination of teams
• Good understanding of Networking drivers, control plane, L2 and L3 protocol stack
• Experience of having worked in Scrum/Agile processes
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages
• Interpersonal skills and great teamwork, high level of energy and dedication to become part of a winning combination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: 3 to 9 years of relevant working experience in networking or telecommunication domain
• Education: Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from reputed institutes

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

• Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees.
• We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
• Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.