Staff Engineer, Networking 1 1 (Austin)
About The Position
We are seeking a Staff Engineer, Networking to join our Sonic NOS SDK Vertical team. This is a senior-level, hands-on engineering position focused on the development and sustenance of Network Operating Systems (NOS) for white-box switching platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong background in NOS architecture, L2/L3 protocol development, ASIC integration, and programming in C/C++. This is a pure individual contributor (IC) role. You’ll collaborate with global engineering teams and work at the forefront of NOS software design, enabling advanced networking solutions for data center and enterprise environments.
Requirements
- Technical Core NOS Development or Sustenance Experience building or maintaining a NOS such as: SONiC (preferred) Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Arista EOS Any Tier 1 proprietary or Linux-based NOS
- L2/L3 Protocol Stack Development L2: STP, LLDP, LACP, etc… L3: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, etc…
- Programming Languages Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded development Scripting in Python and Bash for automation and test support
- ASIC/Hardware Experience Familiarity with Broadcom (DNX/XGS), Marvell, or similar ASICs Experience working on hardware-software integration for networking products
- Engineering Execution Ability to independently design, code, debug, and validate complex NOS features Hands-on experience with Linux networking subsystems Comfort working with distributed source control, CI/CD workflows, and embedded build environments
- Team Collaboration Ability to work with geographically distributed teams (India, China, U.S.) Strong written and verbal communication skills in a technical engineering context
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 13–16 years of experience in embedded networking software development (±3 years acceptable)
- Proven experience in Network Operating System development or sustenance
- Hands-on background in L2/L3 networking protocols and ASIC interaction
- Strong coding skills in C/C++ , with scripting experience in Python/Bash
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with SONiC NOS
- Knowledge of open-source networking standards or AI-integrated systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
