Software Engineer - Systems
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Systems Software Engineer (SONiC) developing embedded Linux infrastructure for Canoga Perkins' 5G fronthaul/backhaul Ethernet transport products. Day to day: managing SONiC OS builds and ONIE integration, developing Linux kernel drivers, and automating build/release pipelines. Onsite in Chatsworth, CA.
ABOUT CANOGA PERKINS:
Founded in 1965, Canoga Perkins is a privately held network connectivity company with more than 150,000 active network elements deployed in Tier 1 service provider networks. The company delivers mission-critical, secure communications solutions for leading service providers, industrial enterprises, utilities, military and government customers. Its SyncMetra® platform extends that heritage to private 5G and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), providing software-defined, deterministic, low-latency transport for industrial automation, enterprise AI and other demanding applications. Learn more at www.canogaperkins.net.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to help join the early stages of a rapidly growing organization.
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