Senior Software Engineer- AI/ML Networking

ThunderSoft; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ThunderSoft is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in C/C++ and networking to enhance its Nexus 9000 platform. This role involves leading software development efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with ASIC teams to optimize AI/ML workloads. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in networking software and a passion for innovation in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing networking software.
• Hands-on experience with network protocols and ASIC forwarding.
• Proficient in debugging and optimization of C/C++ software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of networking software.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize networking paths.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive software development.

Skills

C++

Networking

Debugging

Optimization

Collaboration

Job description

Senior Software Engineer- AI/ML Networking

Senior Software Engineer- AI/ML Networking

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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Leader with deep expertise in C/C++ and networking, and a strong background in router/switch software development. This role will focus on advancing our flagship Nexus 9000 (Nexus9K) platform, with a particular emphasis on AI/ML networking workloads.The ideal candidate will have experience working with ASIC forwarding, either in merchant silicon (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell) or proprietary architectures, and a proven track record of designing, implementing, and scaling high-performance networking software.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of control/data plane software for the Nexus9K product line.
• Collaborate with ASIC and hardware teams to optimize packet forwarding paths for AI/ML workloads.
• Deliver robust, scalable, and high-performance software in C/C++.
• Drive end-to-end software development, from architecture to deployment, in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.
• Contribute to system-level performance analysis and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing networking software for routers and/or switches.
• Proficient in C and C++, with strong debugging and optimization skills.
• Hands-on experience with network protocols, L2/L3 forwarding, and control/data plane architectures.
• Solid background in ASIC forwarding (merchant or proprietary silicon).
• Experience working on large, distributed systems and embedded software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Cisco Nexus platforms or similar enterprise-class switches.
• Familiarity with AI/ML networking workloads and traffic patterns.
• Exposure to NetOps, telemetry, or programmable pipelines (e.g., P4).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Salary Range : 165000-180000k USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Consulting

• Industries

  Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development

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