Network Engineer

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At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

About The Company

Join a leading global provider of innovative software-defined networking, cloud, and security solutions. Our customer specializes in delivering high-performance switches deployed in large-scale data centers and utilized by regional providers. These switches are highly flexible and based on the P4 language.

About The Project

You'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing a Networking SDK for network processors (NPU) and devices. Your primary focus will be on designing and automating test cases for complex traffic flows, including L2/L3, tunnel flows, and traffic forwarding databases. You'll also play a critical role in creating QA documentation, performing automated testing of network devices, and reporting defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests using the Pytest framework for various traffic flows (L2/L3, tunnel flows, etc.).
• Design and implement test cases for traffic flows and forwarding databases.
• Create and maintain QA documentation, including test plans, test cases, and reports.
• Conduct automated testing on switches and routers to ensure reliability and performance.
• Identify, document, and report defects.
  
  

Technical Requirements

Networking Experience:

• Hands-on experience with networking devices like routers and switches.
• Experience in data path automated testing for network devices using Python/Pytest.
• Strong knowledge of the differences between routing and forwarding, and switches vs. routers.
• Familiarity with VLANs, traffic management (prioritization, shaping, routing), and TCP/IP, UDP protocols.
  
  

Advanced Networking Skills

• Experience with link aggregation and LACP.
• Understanding of load balancing algorithms like ECMP.
• Knowledge of traffic mirroring and automatic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP, IS-IS).
  
  

Programming And Tools

• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Experience with Pytest, Scapy, traffic generators, and traffic analyzers.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub for version control.
  
  

Additional Skills (Preferred)

• Experience with embedded systems, Linux, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira and CI/CD pipelines.
  
  

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