Principal Software Engineer; Sonic
Job in
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
Cybotic System
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Unix/Linux, DevOps, Software Architect, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Software Engineer / Tech Lead - Sonic
San Jose, CA
Permanent Full-Time Role
SummaryThis role requires deep expertise in networking software, Linux-based NOS systems, Ethernet switching, and data center networking architectures. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader who can lead complex software initiatives, mentor engineers, collaborate across teams, and deliver scalable, production‑quality networking solutions for hyperscaler and cloud environments.
Qualifications- 10+ years of software development experience in networking, embedded Linux, or network operating systems.
- Strong expertise in SONiC, Linux networking, Ethernet switching, and data center networking architectures.
- Deep understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN, ECMP, and QoS.
- Hands‑on experience with switch ASIC SDKs, SAI, BSPs, and whitebox/disaggregated networking platforms.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
- Experience with Linux system programming, multi‑threaded software development, and debugging complex distributed systems.
- Strong knowledge of Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated testing frameworks.
- Proven technical leadership experience leading large software projects and mentoring engineering teams.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with hyperscaler, cloud, or AI/ML networking deployments.
- Familiarity with Broadcom or other merchant silicon platforms.
- Experience with telemetry, observability, and AI fabric networking technologies.
- Active participation in open‑source networking communities.
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