Senior Software Engineer – Network Systems

Senior Software Engineer – Network Systems

Location: San Jose, CA

Job Overview

In the rapidly evolving AI and networking landscape, there is a growing need for high-performance and reliable infrastructure solutions. This role focuses on building robust, scalable, and production-ready networking software to support advanced systems and accelerate time-to-market.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and develop software for a Network Operating System (NOS) on switch/router platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, testing, and hardware teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop forwarding plane functionalities using standard interfaces (e.g., SAI).
• Work on end-to-end feature development including build, integration, and debugging of NOS components.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including QA and support for seamless delivery.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for software and system designs.
• Contribute to and engage with open-source networking communities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Networking Expertise: Strong experience in forwarding plane technologies such as L2, L3, ACL, QoS, tunneling, and SRv6.
• Programming: Proficiency in C/C and Python.
• ASIC/SDK Experience: Hands-on experience with ASIC SDKs for forwarding plane programming.
• Open Source Exposure: Experience with open-source networking platforms such as SONiC or similar.
• Tools: Familiarity with development and CI/CD tools like GNU tools, Git, Jenkins, and Gerrit.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field with 8 years of experience,

or

• Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.