Embedded Systems Software Engineer – Linux/SONiC Networking

Canoga Perkins; West Chatsworth (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 an experienced Systems Software Engineer to join the Engineering team at Headquarters. You will develop and support Linux-based embedded software for 5G fronthaul/backhaul Ethernet transport products, with a strong emphasis on SONiC OS integration, build systems, and networking components.

The role focuses on SONiC OS builds, ONIE integration, kernel driver enhancements, and performance and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in 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 the implementation and debugging of device drivers.
• Hands‑on experience with SONiC OS and ONIE — including SONiC build framework management, build optimizations, and integration activities.
• Familiarity with security protocols and certifications such as Secure Boot, TLS, and FIPS-140, including experience with FIPS-140 certification processes.
• Proficient in source code control systems like GIT, Perforce, or Subversion.
• Experience in automating and improving software development and release processes.
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams and ensure alignment with established development processes and 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 driver modules for high-performance networking devices.
• Lead efforts in SONiC OS build system management — including customization, optimization, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams for the seamless integration, testing, and deployment of software infrastructure.
• Engage with hardware and software vendors for technical support, toolchain issues, and infrastructure optimization.
• Perform software integration in distributed development environments and participate in code reviews, branching/merging strategies, and release processes.
• Contribute to process automation, build optimizations, and development pipeline improvements.

Skills

Embedded systems

Linux kernel

SONiC OS

ONIE

Kernel drivers

Build systems

Version control

CI/CD

Networking hardware

Security protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

GIT

Perforce

Subversion

Job description

Canoga Perkins is seeking an experienced Systems Software Engineer to join the Engineering team at Headquarters. You will develop and support Linux-based embedded software for 5G fronthaul/backhaul Ethernet transport products, with a strong emphasis on SONiC OS integration, build systems, and networking components.

The role focuses on SONiC OS builds, ONIE integration, kernel driver enhancements, and performance and security requirements.