Network Developer

SRS Infoway; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company specializing in networking solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and optimize SONiC-based platforms. You will work on low-level software, ensuring high performance and reliability. Ideal candidates are experienced in networking systems and have a strong background in C/C++, Python, and Linux kernel development. This position is key to enhancing the performance of networking equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, focus on networking or embedded systems.
• Extensive experience with the SONiC network operating system architecture.
• Proven expertise in developing Board Support Packages (BSP) for networking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test Board Support Package (BSP) for networking hardware.
• Implement and extend the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) for new ASIC features.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams for new network switch setups.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Linux kernel development

Debugging tools

Containerization (Docker)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASIC vendors' SDKs (Broadcom, Marvell, NVIDIA)

Job description

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development and optimization of our SONiC-based network platforms. You will be instrumental in developing low-level software that integrates our operating system with new hardware, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test Board Support Package (BSP) and other platform-specific modules for new networking hardware.
• Implement and extend the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) to support new ASIC features and functions.
• Work with ASIC vendors' SDKs to debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Contribute to the broader open-source SONiC community.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring up new network switches and platforms.
• Debug and resolve complex issues related to kernel drivers, hardware, and system-level software.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on networking or embedded systems.
• Extensive experience with the SONiC network operating system architecture.
• Proven expertise in developing Board Support Packages (BSP) for networking equipment.
• Deep knowledge of the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) and its implementation.
• Hands-on experience with ASIC vendors' SDKs (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell, NVIDIA).
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Proficiency in Linux kernel development, drivers, and debugging tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active contributions to the SONiC open-source project.
• Experience with other network operating systems (e.g., Junos, EOS).
• Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, L2/L3)