Systems Software Engineer - SONiC

Systems Software Engineer - SONiC

Chatsworth, California (On-site)

Full-Time

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Systems Software Engineer (SONiC) to join our engineering team in developing and supporting our cutting-edge 5G Fronthaul and Backhaul Ethernet transport products. This role specifically requires a professional with proven expertise in Linux-based embedded software infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on SONiC OS integration, build systems, and networking infrastructure components.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in supporting, optimizing, and extending software development infrastructure — including SONiC OS builds, ONIE integration, and kernel driver enhancements — to meet rigorous performance and security requirements in advanced networking products.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Support the full lifecycle development of embedded software infrastructure, from requirements through deployment and maintenance.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and enhance existing software modules within the embedded software infrastructure platform.
• Develop, debug, and optimize Linux kernel and kernel driver modules for high-performance networking devices.
• Lead efforts in SONiC OS build system management — including customization, optimization, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams for the seamless integration, testing, and deployment of software infrastructure.
• Engage with hardware and software vendors for technical support, toolchain issues, and infrastructure optimization.
• Perform software integration in distributed development environments and participate in code reviews, branching/merging strategies, and release processes.
• Contribute to process automation, build optimizations, and development pipeline improvements.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded systems software development and infrastructure support.
• Strong working knowledge of embedded build systems and infrastructure tools.
• Practical knowledge of complex networking hardware functionality, including the implementation and debugging of device drivers.
• Hands-on experience with SONiC OS and ONIE — including SONiC build framework management, build optimizations, and integration activities.
• Familiarity with security protocols and certifications such as Secure Boot, TLS, and FIPS-140, including experience with FIPS-140 certification processes.
• Proficient in source code control systems like GIT, Perforce, or Subversion.
• Experience in automating and improving software development and release processes.
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams and ensure alignment with established development processes and standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience contributing to or working with open-source software infrastructure components, especially in networking and embedded systems.
• Background in Embedded Systems Software Development with a focus on networking and telecommunications products.
• Familiarity with networking concepts including Ethernet switching, routing, and network protocols.
• Exposure to distributed development environments and CI/CD infrastructure for embedded systems.