Senior Software Engineer - SAI/SDK
Cornelis Networks, Inc.1 month ago
Remote, WorldwideSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and implement SAI object types and APIs for switch ASIC platforms.
- Develop and maintain switch SDK components, including low-level ASIC drivers, control-plane interfaces, and hardware abstraction layers.
- Integrate SAI and SDK components with SONiC and other network operating system platforms.
- Build and maintain test frameworks, harnesses, and validation pipelines, and write unit and integration tests.
- Profile and optimize SAI/SDK performance for latency, throughput, and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems teams on ASIC requirements and integration issues.
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and establish SAI/SDK development best practices.
- Use AI coding assistants and emerging development tools to improve development velocity and code quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ with deep systems-programming knowledge.
- Hands-on switch ASIC or SDK development experience with Broadcom, Marvell, Intel, or similar platforms.
- Linux systems programming experience, including kernel interfaces and driver development.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for complex hardware/software integration issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience implementing SAI and integrating with SONiC or other network operating systems is preferred.
- Network protocol implementation experience, including Layer 2/Layer 3 switching and routing, is preferred.
- High-speed interconnect, hardware/ASIC architecture, performance profiling, test automation, CI/CD, open-source contribution, technical leadership, mentoring, or AI-assisted development experience is preferred.
Benefits
- The role may be performed remotely from Costa Rica through an Employer of Record.
- The compensation package includes base salary, performance incentives, and equity participation; additional benefits, paid holidays, and flexible work arrangements may depend on geographic location.
- The company offers an AI-first development environment and opportunities for technical ownership, collaboration, and career growth.