Lead Systems Software Engineer
Celestica•Austin, TX
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Systems Software Engineer to join our Hardware Platform Solutions (HPS) team. This role focuses on low-level networking software development, working closely with hardware to build high-performance data plane and networking systems used in large-scale data center environments.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in networking software development
- Strong programming skills in C/C++
- Solid understanding of L2/L3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, MPLS)
- Experience with Linux-based systems
- Exposure to data plane technologies or packet processing
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ASICs (Broadcom, Marvell) or networking hardware
- Familiarity with SDKs, PFE, or hardware abstraction layers
- Experience with DPDK or high-performance packet processing
- Exposure to NOS (Network Operating Systems)
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance data plane features for networking platforms
- Implement L2/L3 forwarding, routing, and switching functionality
- Work closely with ASICs (Broadcom, Marvell, etc.) and SDKs
- Design, develop, and debug C/C++ based networking software
- Analyze and optimize packet processing and system performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware and software
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
