Embedded Systems Software Engineer - Linux/SONiC Networking

Canoga-Perkins; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Early-stage growth opportunity

Job summary

Canoga Perkins is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to develop and support Linux-based embedded software infrastructure for 5G transport products. The role emphasizes SONiC OS integration, ONIE interaction, and kernel driver enhancements to meet high performance and security requirements.

The candidate will lead build system management, collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams, and participate in code reviews and release processes while driving automation and pipeline improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of embedded systems software development and infrastructure support.
• Strong working knowledge of embedded build systems and infrastructure tools.
• Practical knowledge of complex networking hardware functionality, including device drivers.
• Hands‑on experience with SONiC OS and ONIE — including build framework management and integration.
• Familiarity with security protocols and certifications such as Secure Boot, TLS, and FIPS-140.
• Proficient in GIT, Perforce, or Subversion.
• Experience in automating and improving software development and release processes.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and align with development standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle development of embedded software infrastructure, from requirements through deployment and maintenance.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and enhance existing software modules within the embedded software infrastructure platform.
• Develop, debug, and optimize Linux kernel and kernel drivers for high‑performance networking devices.
• Lead SONiC OS build system management — customization, optimization, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams for testing and deployment of software infrastructure.
• Engage with hardware and software vendors for toolchain issues and infrastructure optimization.
• Perform software integration in distributed development environments and participate in code reviews and release processes.
• Contribute to process automation, build optimizations, and development pipeline improvements.

Job description

Canoga Perkins is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to develop and support Linux-based embedded software infrastructure for 5G transport products. The role emphasizes SONiC OS integration, ONIE interaction, and kernel driver enhancements to meet high performance and security requirements.

The candidate will lead build system management, collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams, and participate in code reviews and release processes while driving automation and pipeline improvements.