Principal SDK Engineer for High-Perf AI Switch ASIC

Eridu; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A Silicon Valley-based hardware startup is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead SDK development for their switch ASICs. This role involves designing software interfaces, mentoring engineers, and ensuring performance readiness. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/ECE with at least 5-10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range between $210,000 and $275,000 annually, focused on groundbreaking AI technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Hands-on experience building firmware and software abstractions for networking ASICs.
• Familiarity with simulation environments and behavioral models such as BMv2.

Responsibilities

• Own the SDK architecture for custom switch ASICs.
• Design and implement key software interfaces for dataplane operations.
• Lead bring-up efforts for new silicon alongside firmware and hardware teams.

Skills

Expertise in L2 and L3 Ethernet switching and routing protocols

Coding expertise in C/C++/Python

Experience in SDK development for Ethernet switch silicon

Strong command of C/C++ in Linux-based environments

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science/ECE or Masters in CS/ECE

Job description

A Silicon Valley-based hardware startup is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead SDK development for their switch ASICs. This role involves designing software interfaces, mentoring engineers, and ensuring performance readiness. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/ECE with at least 5-10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range between $210,000 and $275,000 annually, focused on groundbreaking AI technologies.