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Posted 7 Sep 2026

SONiC Forwarding Developer

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TECHNOLOGY
Posted
7 Sep 2026

About the role

About the Unit

TCS IAE is redefining the future of industry by embedding intelligence across engineering, manufacturing, asset, and service value chains. Powered by AI, connected ecosystems, and autonomous operations, it transforms insights into action, creating self-optimizing, resilient, and intelligent enterprises at scale. By seamlessly converging the physical and digital worlds, TCS IAE is enabling a new era of AI-first enterprises where systems continuously learn, adapt, and evolve, driving measurable outcomes and shaping how industries operate for the future.

Title Description for Opportunity

Join a high-impact networking engineering team focused on next-generation data center networking and SONiC-based switching platforms. This role offers an opportunity to work on advanced forwarding technologies, scalable networking protocols, and ASIC-driven network solutions powering modern enterprise and cloud infrastructure

Role Name:

SONiC Forwarding Developer

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain networking software components using C, C++, Python, and Go.
  • Collaborate with hardware vendors to implement and optimize ASIC-specific networking features.
  • Develop, enhance, and test data center networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and VXLAN.
  • Build scalable and reliable forwarding solutions for large-scale network deployments.
  • Optimize software performance and troubleshoot complex networking issues.
  • Work closely with hardware, QA, and networking teams to deliver end-to-end networking solutions.
  • Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning activities.

Must Have Skills:

  1. Strong programming expertise in C and C++.
  2. Deep understanding of IP Forwarding and Networking Concepts.
  3. Hands-on experience with ACL and QoS implementations.
  4. Experience in L2/L3 Forwarding, Firewall, L2VPN, and L3VPN technologies.
  5. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

Good to Have Skills:

  1. Experience with ASIC-based forwarding models.
  2. Knowledge of Python and Go programming.
  3. Exposure to SONiC architecture and open networking ecosystems.
  4. Experience with data center networking technologies and cloud networking platforms.

Location: Bangalore

Experience Range: 10+ Years

Qualifications:

  • BE / BTech / ME / MTech / MS in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Certifications: Not Mandatory

Eligibility:

  • Strong hands-on experience in C/C++ development.
  • Proven expertise in networking and IP forwarding technologies.
  • Experience working on carrier-grade or data center networking products.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Documents Required for Interview:

  • Updated Resume
  • Government-issued Photo ID

Unit Level Assets:

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