L2 L3 protocols Developer

Job Description

Location :- Chennai
Experience :- 6–8 Years

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a place where you’ll be empowered to shape your career, supported by a collaborative global community, and inspired to reimagine what’s possible. Join us in helping leading telecom and networking organizations unlock the value of high-performance data communication technologies and drive scalable, sustainable innovation.

Your Role

As a Datacom Developer , you will be responsible for developing and integrating advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols in high-performance routing and switching platforms. You will work on control and forwarding plane features, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the evolution of next-generation networking products.

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop features for Ethernet VPN (EVPN), Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6), and Traffic Engineering (SR-TE).
• Implement and optimize L2/L3 protocol stacks in embedded systems.
• Work on control plane and forwarding plane development for routers and switches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate, test, and debug networking protocols.
• Contribute to the development of scalable routing architectures and network security features.
• Integrate third-party SDKs and work with platforms such as Metaswitch.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field.
• 6–8 years of experience in telecom or product-based companies.
• Strong programming skills in C (primary) and C++ (secondary).
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based development environments.
• Deep understanding of L2/L3 protocol development including MPLS, EVPN, SR-MPLS, SRv6.
• Experience with router and switch software development.
• Familiarity with network automation using NETCONF-YANG models, JSON, and XML.
• Knowledge of QoS, network security, and high-scale routing architectures is a plus.
• Experience with tools such as GIT, JIRA, and scripting languages like Python is desirable.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

We value flexibility and support our employees with remote work options and adaptable schedules to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Our inclusive culture brings together diverse professionals committed to growth, innovation, and excellence.
You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities and work on cutting-edge networking technologies.

About Us

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.