Platform Software Engineer

• Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products in high-performance networking and security systems
• Develops software for operating systems, network subsystems, routing engines, security modules, utilities, embedded platforms, and Internet-related tools
• Determines hardware compatibility and influences hardware design for network interface and link layer protocols within embedded and high-performance networking systems
• Operates independently to design, develop, and resolve complex issues across software systems
• Works with minimal supervision while providing technical guidance and coordinating effectively with team members and cross-functional partners
• Demonstrates strong ownership, sound engineering judgment, and proactive collaboration to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions
• Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for networking system software, including operating systems, networking components, and security functions
• Develops and maintains network interfaces, protocols, and security functions, and underlying SoC SDK or drivers to meet high-performance and high-scalability requirements
• Analyzes design requirements, defines coding and integration activities, and contributes to architectural reviews
• Executes and contributes to test plans, verification protocols, and documentation; debugs issues and proposes improvements
• Collaborates with hardware, QA, system test, and customer-facing teams to deliver robust, cost-effective software solutions
• Investigates complex field issues through log-driven debugging, system-level analysis, and cross-layer collaboration
• Supports sustaining engineering through maintenance and enhancement of existing features

Benefits

• A hybrid, flexible work model that ensures connectivity, a commitment to our culture and continued impact for team members
• Subsidized health insurance, retirement programs and paid time off, including an industry-leading maternity and paternity leave package
• The chance to earn an annual bonus based on performance
• Recognition for your contributions, and potential participation in long-term incentives like annual equity awards
• Opportunities for personal and professional development to help you reach your career goals

• Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems
• 5-8 years of experience in networking, embedded systems, or high-performance security platforms
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments and hardware–software integration
• Preferred: Experience with AI tools for coding assistance (e.g., Copilot) and intelligent debugging
• Ability to collaborate effectively, mentor others, and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture
• Preferred: Experience with Link Layer protocols such as LACP, LLDP, EAPOL, etc
• Strong understanding of OS internals, virtualization, computer architecture, and system-level debugging
• Preferred: Experience with Broadcom and/or Marvell SDKs for switching or network-interface subsystems
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, including test plan execution and debugging tools
• Preferred: Knowledge of AI/ML techniques for predicting potential software or hardware errors
• Strong experience working with switches, routers, and security systems
• Experience developing software for multi-core embedded platforms, including network interfaces, protocol handling, and security processing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present design proposals and negotiate design decisions
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python