Senior Staff Engineer, Software

Celestica • San Jose, CA

13h

About The Position

The Senior Staff Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables). The Senior Staff Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Work requires application of in-depth knowledge of professional standards and precedents in area of specialty. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Incumbents have decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of team. Influences others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and serious delays in overall schedules of a site and/or regional function. May lead a multi-functional work group or project team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty. May determine new methods and procedures. Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintains contacts with existing relationships. Interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Interacts with and influences management and/or customers on significant issues.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of C, Python programming languages
• Strong knowledge of Linux, SONiC/SAI operating systems
• Good knowledge of networking protocols and topologies
• Good understanding of networking hardware architecture and concepts
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the software design process
• Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ten plus years’ relevant experience.
• Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Desired two plus years with SONIC development

Responsibilities

• Selects the technical approach, executes design development, provides engineering/technical analysis of designs, finds solutions to non-routine design and development requirements.
• Participates in project planning and scheduling.
• Provides direction in the specification, design analysis, architecture, algorithm design, selection and deployment of strategic applications.
• Draws on thorough knowledge of systems architecture and technological capabilities to analyze tradeoffs in complex systems and recommend solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees