Software Engineer, Switch Design (SONiC)

Super Micro Computer Spain, S.L.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer is seeking a Software Engineer - Switch Design to design and develop high-performance networking software for next-generation data center platforms. This role focuses on SONiC-based network operating systems and integration with leading networking ASICs such as Broadcom and Marvell.

You will design and optimize software modules, define architecture for SONiC integration with our hardware platform, and contribute to telemetry, diagnostics, and system management.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related STEM field.
• 2+ years of software development experience in networking or system software.
• Strong programming skills in Python/C/C++ and/or Go.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize critical software modules, drivers, and APIs for high-performance forwarding and control planes.
• Define the software architecture integrating SONiC with Supermicro’s hardware platform infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability.
• Develop and maintain robust interfaces for telemetry, diagnostics, and system management.
• Lead optimization of system performance, power efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across software, hardware, and QA teams.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with product, hardware, and platform teams to align on requirements and deliverables.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Go

Data structures & algorithms

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related STEM field

Tools

SONiC

Job description

Super Micro Computer is seeking a Software Engineer - Switch Design to design and develop high-performance networking software for next-generation data center platforms. This role focuses on SONiC-based network operating systems and integration with leading networking ASICs such as Broadcom and Marvell.

You will design and optimize software modules, define architecture for SONiC integration with our hardware platform, and contribute to telemetry, diagnostics, and system management.