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Software Engineer I - SONiC Development

India, Bangalore · Job Posted March 26, 2026
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Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. Contributes to assignments of limited scope by applying technical concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education, or previous experience. Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts. Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters.

Job Responsibility

  • Design, develop, and maintain new features and enhancements for the SONiC network operating system platform
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within Platform System software and areas related to it
  • Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, QA/test teams, and other cross-functional partners to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and lead documentation initiatives
  • Engage in initiatives which will add value to the products development for the Business Unit and to the Organisation as well

Requirements

  • Bachelors or masters degree in computer science or electronics or telecommunication engineering or similar discipline
  • Experience in networking and system software development
  • Proficiency in coding in C and C++ programming
  • Object-oriented analysis & design, data structures and system debugging skills
  • Thorough systems knowledge in fundamental OS concepts in Linux or similar OS
  • Skills to debug hard system level issues
  • Deep understanding of hardware & system-level design for carrier-class software development
  • Proficiency with Linux device drivers, System bring up, and Linux kernel
  • Prior experience in working with large code-bases preferred
  • Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills for resilient and performance enhancing software development
  • Expertise in scripting technologies and techniques
  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art devops methodologies and practices
  • Background in networking, embedded platform-software development preferred
  • Good articulation and presentation skills on technical topics and subjects
  • Thorough understanding of one or more of the following areas: Host Complex, System peripherals & Drivers: CPU complex (x86)
  • PCIe, SPI, I2C, MDIO
  • FPGA, CPLD, Flash Drivers
  • Ethernet Interfaces (1Gig to 400G+ including 800G, 1.6T), MacSec, Timing, Optics (SFP, QSFP, QDD, OSFP)
  • High-speed packet forwarding with Network processors, PHYs, SerDes

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in working with large code-bases
  • Background in networking, embedded platform-software development

What we offer

  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Unconditional Inclusion

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