Senior Staff SONiC Developer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Posted 5 days ago | Updated 5 days ago

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

User Experience
Problem Solving
C
C++
Python
Management
SONiC platforms

Job Details

Role: Senior Staff SONiC Developer

Type: Contract

Location: Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)

Management Level Definition:

Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain features and enhancements for the SONiC NOS platform.
  • Develop and execute test plans using PTF and SPyTest for infrastructure

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of work experience is required, with at least 2 years of hands-on SONiC development experience preferred.
  • Strong experience with SONiC network operating system.
  • Proficient in Python, C/C++.
  • Experience with PTF (Packet Test Framework) and SPyTest for network validation.
  • Familiarity with Linux internals, docker containers.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Knowledge of network ASICs and switch hardware architecture.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues on SONiC platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers and Test teams.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation efforts.
  • Contribute to SONiC open-source communities and stay current with the evolving SONiC ecosystem

Additional Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

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