Remote Senior Software Engineer - AI-First Switch & SDK

Cornelis Networks; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Open PTO

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Cornelis Networks is hiring for a remote US-based role focused on SAI/SDK development for high‑performance switch ASIC platforms. You will own critical subsystems, integrate with SONiC, and build robust test frameworks in an AI-first development environment.

You will work across hardware, firmware, and software teams, driving performance optimization and code quality while collaborating with world-class engineers on scalable AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with deep understanding of systems programming.
• Hands-on experience with switch ASIC/SDK development (Broadcom, Marvell, Intel, or similar platforms).
• Linux systems programming experience, including kernel interfaces and driver development.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to AI-first development practices and continuous learning of emerging AI tooling.

Responsibilities

• SAI Implementation: Design and implement SAI object types and APIs for switch ASIC platforms, supporting multiple operational modes and architectures.
• SDK Development: Develop and maintain switch SDK components, including low-level ASIC drivers, control plane interfaces, and hardware abstraction layers.
• NOS Integration: Integrate SAI/SDK with SONiC and other network operating system platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Test Infrastructure: Build and maintain test frameworks, harnesses, and CI/CD pipelines for SAI/SDK validation; write comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize SAI/SDK performance for latency, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Technical Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to define ASIC requirements and resolve integration issues.
• Code Quality: Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and establish best practices for SAI/SDK development.
• AI-First Development: Leverage AI coding assistants and emerging tooling to accelerate development velocity and code quality.

Skills

C/C++

Systems programming

Linux kernel interfaces

Debugging

Communication

AI-first development

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Broadcom SDK

Marvell SDK

Intel SDK

Job description

Cornelis Networks is hiring for a remote US-based role focused on SAI/SDK development for high‑performance switch ASIC platforms. You will own critical subsystems, integrate with SONiC, and build robust test frameworks in an AI-first development environment.

You will work across hardware, firmware, and software teams, driving performance optimization and code quality while collaborating with world-class engineers on scalable AI infrastructure.