Software Engineer - BSP & Firmware

Drive Nets a leader in high-scale networking software for AI infrastructure and service providers. The company pioneered a disaggregated networking architecture that transforms the economics of large-scale networks while maximizing performance,utilization, and operational efficiency.

Drive Nets-powered networks are deployed by global leaders, including AT&T and Comcast, supporting more than 30% of total U.S. internet traffic.

Drive

NetsAI Fabric delivers full-stack networking for AI infrastructures, providing the highest-performance, Ethernet-based alternative to Infini Band. The solution is deployed byhyperscalers,Neo Clouds, and enterprises worldwide.

With over $1B raised,Drive Netscontinues to push the boundaries of modern networking infrastructure.

The Role

Drive Nets is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer to join our Hardware Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and integration of Board Support Packages (BSP) and low-level firmware components for our carrier-grade networking solutions. Carrier-grade routers/switches designed for service providers or data center networks. The systems integrate ASICs and high-throughput backplanes supporting multi-terabit line rates.

You will work closely with hardware, platform, and system architects to bring up new hardware platforms and support advanced network functionalities in high-performance environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, and maintain BSP components
  , including bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), device trees, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Design and implement firmware and low-level drivers for network-centric hardware platforms (e.g., ASICs, NICs, SoCs, CPLDs, FPGAs).
• Support hardware bring-up and board validation, collaborating with hardware engineers and system integrators.
• Work on performance optimization, debugging, and stability improvements of system software on embedded Linux platforms.
• Interface with third-party SDKs and adapt them to fit within Drive Nets’ software infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for networking and embedded systems.

Requirements:

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development
  , preferably in the networking or telecommunications industry
  .
• Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level system development.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux
  , bootloaders, kernel configuration, and driver development.
• Familiarity with SoC architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS) and board bring-up procedures.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, JTAG, logic analyzers).
• Knowledge of networking protocols and hardware (Ethernet, switching/routing, PHYs) is a strong plus.
• Experience with Broadcom SDKs
  , ONIE
  , or network operating systems (NOS) is an advantage.

Nice to Have:

• Background in data center or service provider environments
  .
• Exposure to high end routers or switches platforms

Why Drive Nets?

• Work on cutting-edge cloud-native networking solutions that scale to the world’s largest networks.
• Be part of a fast-paced, innovative team that’s transforming the telecom and hyperscale networking space.
• Great growth opportunities in a global, technology-driven company.

More About Drive Nets

Based in Israel with locations in Romania, US, India and Japan as well as extended teams, Drive Nets operations cover more than twelve countries. With recognition by industry analysts and through partnerships with market leaders such as AMD, Broadcom, Dell and others, Drive Nets is pushing market momentum, delivering the scale and efficiency that modern AI workloads demand. Visit our website: