11 - Senior Staff Engineer, Software

Celestica Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Software in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on BIOS/OpenBMC/Linux for data center switch products, with embedded firmware development and deep system understanding.

You will act as a primary technical contact, diagnose complex issues, and drive cross-functional resolutions. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, strong C/Python skills, and a proven ability to coordinate with stakeholders while managing multiple projects with minimal

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of BIOS/OpenBMC/Diagnostics/BSP/Linux for data center switch products.
• Primary technical contact with customer or partner; identifies root causes and proposes solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of the embedded software design process.
• Excellent ability to gather, analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot bugs.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders; self-starter with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multi-functional team to create and implement solutions.
• Identify root cause and drive resolution for customer-reported issues.
• Develop and enhance low-level firmware for data center switch/router products.
• Collaborate on system architecture, hardware/software integration, and diagnostics.
• Manage multiple projects with changing priorities and clear stakeholder updates.

Skills

C

Python

Linux

BIOS/OpenBMC

Embedded

Diagnostics

TCP/IP

Root cause

Stakeholder comm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

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11 - Senior Staff Engineer, Software

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Location: San Jose, CA, US

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering
Job Code: SSE-ENG-DSE
Job Level: Level 11
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

• The work requires application of in-depth knowledge of BIOS/OpenBMC/Diagnostics/BSP/Linux as applicable to data center switch product to resolve field issues and develop new features. May work with a multi-functional team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty.
• Acts as the primary technical contact with the customer or partner. Draws on thorough knowledge of systems architecture and hardware and software knowledge to identify root cause and proposes solutions. Coordinates with the multi-functional team to create the solution and ensures the solution resolves customer reported issues. May also work on solutions individually.
• Must have demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of the embedded software design process
• Excellent ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot bugs is required
• Very strong knowledge of C, Python programming languages is required
• Very Strong knowledge of Linux OS, kernel drivers are required
• Very strong experience in hands on experience in developing low level firmware for data center switch and router products
• Good understanding of and experience with BIOS, OpenBMC, BSP, Diags is highly desirable
• Good understanding of datacenter switch hardware architecture and concepts is required
• Experience with TCP/IP stack and L2-L7 protocols is a bonus
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple, changing priorities is required
  Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders is required
• Self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision is highly desired

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 10+ years' of relevant experience

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science; Masters preferred

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. #HPS-NA

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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