Lead Engineer

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:

Tejas Routing &MPLS (TJ-NEOS) group, which does in-house software architect design and development for various Routing and MPLS protocols catering for carrier-grade service provider networks and enterprise customer networks. Tejas is looking for a Technical Lead/Designer/Architect/Distinguish Technologist who can design and implement software in any of SR-MPLS, SR-TE, SR for OSPF/ISIS, BGP-SR, rLFA/tILFA, Micro Loop FRR protection, SR-EVPN, SRv6, LDP, PCE/PCEP, RTM, and Core BGP L3VPN/L2VPN/EVPN for various VPN services along with IP Multicast PIM, MRT, NGVPN, and P2MP Tunnel. Having data plane experience with Broadcom chips like Qumran and Jericho will be an added advantage.

Tejas Routing Team is Looking for enthusiastic people who can visualize, innovate, design write code and build router products that are conceptualized and architected from India for both the Indian and global markets.

Our mission is to revolutionize mobile network infrastructure by providing robust, scalable, and flexible Mobile Packet Core solutions that drive the future of telecommunications. We are committed to delivering cloud-native architectures that offer unmatched reliability, performance, and agility to support both current and next-generation mobile networks.

What You Work:

As a Lead Engineer you will be responsible for driving technical projects, managing resources effectively, balancing team workloads. You will design solutions, oversee testing, and mentor junior engineers to ensure productivity and skill development. Also, you will manage resources, troubleshoot/ debug issues, writing and reviewing test cases to ensure code quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

• Test Strategy and Planning: Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for L3 network protocols, including routing and switching protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and RIP.
• L2 Switching Testing: MLAG/VPC, Spanning Tree, VLAN, IGMP, MLDP, ELPS, ERPS, ELPS, ERPS, CFM, Y173.
• L3 Routing Testing: OSPF, ISIS, BGP, PIM (v4 and v6), DHCP, L3VPN, L2VPN, Segment Routing (V4, V6), Multicast, MVPN.
• Identify and define test requirements, objectives, and scope to ensure thorough validation of protocol implementations.
• Test Design and Execution: Create detailed test cases and test scripts to validate L3 protocol functionality, performance, and compliance with standards.
• Execute manual and automated tests, including functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Automation and Tools: Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Utilize network simulation tools and emulators to create realistic test environments and scenarios.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new testing tools and technologies to improve testing processes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document test plans, test cases, test results, and defects in a clear and organized manner.
• Generate detailed test reports and metrics to provide insights into protocol performance and quality.
• Communicate test progress, results, and issues to stakeholders, including developers and project managers.
• Collaboration and Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and product managers, to ensure alignment on testing requirements and objectives.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve protocol design and implementation.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements and best practices in test engineering.

Mandatory skills:

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or similar role with a focus on L3 network protocols and testing.
• Hands-on experience with network testing tools and equipment, such as packet analyzers, network simulators, and traffic generators.
• Strong understanding of Layer 3 protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, RIP) and networking concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation.
• Experience with network simulation and emulation tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Desired skills:

• Certifications like CCIE (R&S) and/or JNCIE (SP) would be an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: 6 to 10 years of experience from Telecommunication or Networking background.
• Education: B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME (CSE/ECE) or any other equivalent degree.

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 colour, 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.