R&D Engineer Software 5
About The Position
In today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape, the demand for high-performance networking solutions is unprecedented. To maintain a competitive edge, the quality and reliability of our full-stack solution are paramount. Delivering a robust, production-ready product is critical to our time-to-market goals, ensuring we meet the intensive infrastructure needs of the AI space with speed and precision. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing software for Network Operating System(NOS) on a switch/router platform. You will work cross functionally with marketing, architects, software test, and silicon development teams to design, implement, document and test high quality software. This position also provides the opportunity to work on the most advanced switching ASICs made by Broadcom.
Requirements
- Strong forwarding plane experience in applications such as L2, L3, ACL, QoS, Tunnels, SRv6 and Telemetry.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python coding.
- Hands-on experience using ASIC SDK to program the forwarding plane.
- Expertise in open-source software such as FBOSS or SONiC.
- Familiarity with development tools including GNU tools, Github, Jenkins, and Gerrit.
- Very good communication skills are required for frequent interaction with large-scale customers.
- BS in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications or equivalent with minimum 12+ years of experience or MS with 10+ years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and program the forwarding plane using SAI interface.
- Work on end-to-end features including compilation, integration, and debugging of the Network Operating System.
- Collaborate closely with large customers to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.
- Engage in significant cross-functional teamwork, coordinating with SQA and support teams.
- Maintain a high standard of documentation for all code and system designs.
- Participate actively in open-source software development environments.
- Be comfortable with and use AI tools for improving work productivity and quality.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Competitive new hire equity grant
- Annual equity awards
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- 401(K) participation
- Company matching for 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Paid Family Leave
- Other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
