Principal SDK Engineer for High-Performance Networking

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

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of its Software Development Kit (SDK) for switching ASICs. You should have extensive experience in L2/L3 Ethernet protocols and proficiency in programming with C/C++/Python. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, working across teams, and implementing software interfaces. The position offers a competitive salary range of $210,000 to $275,000 annually based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s or 5+ years with a Master’s.
• Expertise in L2/L3 protocols and coding in C/C++/Python.
• 10+ years building firmware and software abstractions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

L2 and L3 Ethernet switching and routing protocols

Programming in C/C++/Python

Embedded system software development

SDK development for Ethernet switch silicon

Network latency and system performance profiling

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science/ECE or Masters with relevant experience

Tools

Linux environments

Development tools for firmware and software

Job description

A technology company is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of its Software Development Kit (SDK) for switching ASICs. You should have extensive experience in L2/L3 Ethernet protocols and proficiency in programming with C/C++/Python. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, working across teams, and implementing software interfaces. The position offers a competitive salary range of $210,000 to $275,000 annually based on experience and skills.