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Staff - Principal, Software Engineer, SONiC/SAI


Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and integration of OCP SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) with SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). This role requires deep understanding of dataplane programming, control plane integration, and hands-on experience in open networking ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead SAI/SONiC SDK development, enabling performant control plane stack by defining abstraction layers and mapping hardware capabilities to standardized SAI APIs
  • Collaborate with Hardware and Software Teams: Work with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of SDKs.
  • Contribute to Software Development Lifecycle: Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
  • Develop Automated Tests: Create automated tests and tools to verify the quality and functionality of control plane including SDKs. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science/ECE with 10+ years of experience or Master's in CS/ECE with 5+ years of experience.
  • Strong Programming Skills: Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Python.
  • Experience with Embedded Systems: Familiarity with embedded software development and debugging.
  • Knowledge of Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., BGP, TCP/IP, Ethernet).
  • Experience with SDK Development: Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining SDKs, preferably for hardware products.
  • Strong Problem-solving and Debugging Skills: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex software issues.
  • Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly. 

Why Join Us? 

At Eridu, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure, working with a world-class team on groundbreaking technology that pushes the boundaries of AI performance. Your contributions will directly impact the next generation of AI infrastructure solutions, transforming the performance of AI data centers. 

The starting base salary for the selected candidate will be established based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications, work location, market trends, and the compensation of employees in comparable roles. 

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Eridu does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any candidate submitted to Eridu without prior written authorization from our recruiting team will be considered unsolicited and will become the property of Eridu. Eridu reserves the right to pursue and hire such candidates without any obligation to pay fees. Recruiting agencies are expressly instructed not to contact hiring managers, employees, or executives regarding open positions.

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