Software Engineer

Jobs via Dice; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is looking for a Senior Staff, Software Engineer to join their team in Sunnyvale, CA. This hybrid role requires a proven track record in networking and system software development, along with strong C/C++ programming skills. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions while mentoring junior engineers. A competitive salary is offered based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in networking and system software development.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to define software specifications.
• Design and maintain networking and system software components.
• Debug complex system-level issues.

Skills

C

C++

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, or Telecommunications

Job description

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Senior Staff, Software Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA- 3 Days Hybrid

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of carrier-class networking and system software. As a key member of our engineering group, you ll work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and specifications.
• Design, implement, and maintain networking and system software components using C and C++ programming languages.
• Conduct object-oriented analysis and design to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Debug complex system-level issues, leveraging your deep understanding of fundamental OS concepts (especially in Linux or similar operating systems).
• Participate in hardware and system-level design discussions, ensuring carrier-class software development.
• Work with Linux device drivers, system bring-up, and the Linux kernel.
• Navigate large codebases effectively, drawing from prior experience.
• Apply strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enhance software performance and resilience.
• Utilize scripting technologies and modern DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including networking, embedded platform software, and hardware experts.
• Present technical topics articulately and confidently.
• Articulate design, lead development and see through the deployment of switching software for datacenter switching products.
• Work with product management and cross functional teams and develop detailed architectural, functional and design specifications to meet product requirements.
• Carry out detailed design, coding, unit and functional testing of software, fix complex defects, through entire lifecycle of the project.
• Lead development activity within the team, working with managers for detailed planning of tasks, setting intermediate milestones, strategizing execution.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in the team for technical problem solving, and building long term expertise and competency.
• Work with cross functional validation and verification teams to ensure correct and complete verification of software and components, to meet real-life network deployments.
• Work closely with Juniper technical assistance team, for providing engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, electronics, telecommunication engineering, or a related discipline.
• 14+ years of experience in networking and system software development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Familiarity with data structures and system debugging techniques.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Host Complex, System Peripherals & Drivers: CPU complex (x86); PCIe, SPI, I2C, MDIO; FPGA, CPLD, Flash Drivers
• Ethernet Interfaces (ranging from 1Gig to 400G+, including 800G, 1.6T), MacSec, Timing, Optics (SFP, QSFP, QDD, OSFP)
• High-speed packet forwarding with network processors, PHYs, and SerDes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of SONiC architecture & hands-on SONiC experience, Experience using SONiC development and integration
• Experience with software development for the forwarding ASICs, FPGAs, Network Processors etc

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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