Software Engineering Manager

Dear All,Greetings of the day…We are looking for a seasoned Software Engineering Manager - Networking Domain with deep expertise in Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 routing/switching technologies, strong programming abilities (in C/C++, Go, Python), and excellent leadership & people management skills. You’ll lead complex protocol development projects, ensuring both technical excellence and high performance from your teams.Job Role - Software Engineering Manager - Networking Domain12+ YearsBengaluruKey Responsibilities- Lead end‑to‑end protocol development projects involving Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 networking: design, implementation, performance, reliability, and interoperability. - Be hands‑on (when needed) in coding, code reviews, and debugging for protocol stack implementations in C/C++, Go, and/or Python. - Define technical architecture/specifications for features such as VLANs, STP/MSTP, LACP, ARP, IPv4/IPv6, static and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, RIP etc.), MPLS, multicast, etc. - Oversee integration with switching and routing hardware/software platforms, SDKs, drivers, and ensure alignment with underlying OS / kernel networking modules. - Ensure performance, scalability, low latency, robustness, and security in routing/switching / protocol behavior.People & Team Management:- Build, lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers (protocol engineers, switch/routing stack developers, QA) working on Layer‑2/Layer‑3 network software. - Define roles and responsibilities; set clear goals; conduct regular performance reviews; promote skills growth. - Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, quality, and accountability. - Handle hiring, resourcing, handling team bottlenecks and conflicts; ensure high team morale and productivity.Project & Program Management:- Manage project scope, deliverables, timelines, dependency management, risk mitigation. - Maintain visibility to senior leadership; provide status updates, escalate issues appropriately. - Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders: product managers, systems engineering, hardware/firmware teams, QA, DevOps. - Maintain and enforce high standards for documentation: protocol specs, design docs, test plans, decision logs. - Stay updated on industry standards, best practices, new protocols and emerging trends in routing/switching, ASIC/hardware offload etc.Required Skills & Qualifications- 12‑18 years of relevant experience in software development / engineering leadership in networking domain - Demonstrable hands‑on experience with Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 protocols (e.g. STP/MSTP/VLAN/LACP, ARP, IPv4/IPv6, static routing, OSPF, BGP, multicast etc.). - Strong coding skills in C / C++, and one or more of Go, Python. Comfortable understanding, reviewing, guiding code in these languages. - Good knowledge of Linux networking stack, kernel modules, drivers, possibly real‑time or embedded systems if relevant. - Experience in performance optimization, packet‑processing, measuring latency, throughput, debugging protocol interop issues. - Proven people management experience: hiring, mentoring, setting performance goals, dealing with team dynamics. - Strong planning, project management / program management skills. Ability to manage multiple overlapping streams. - Excellent written & verbal communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar; higher degree is a plus.Immediate joiners are preferred, apply here or connect me zahid.h@acldigital.com