Principal Software Engineer / Architect (Networking)

San Jose, CA, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
On-site
$40 - $50/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Network Protocols Expertise
  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • EVPN
  • VXLAN
  • Cloud Data Center Networking
  • Networking ASICs / Low-Level Systems
  • Programming (C/C++/Python)
  • System Design & Architecture
  • Linux & Debugging Skills
  • Python
  • C++
  • Network Design

Summary

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer / Architect (Networking)
Location: San Jose, CA
Experience: 5 7 Years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer / Architect to join our Silicon One team in San Jose. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network architecture, networking ASICs, and cloud data center networking, with a passion for building high-performance, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop scalable networking solutions for data center environments
  • Work closely with hardware (ASIC) and software teams to deliver high-performance systems
  • Contribute to network architecture and next-generation infrastructure design
  • Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of networking platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 5 7 years of experience in networking, systems, or related domains
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, etc.)
  • Experience with networking ASICs or low-level system programming
  • Proficiency in C/C++/Python or similar programming languages
  • Hands-on experience with cloud data center networking
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems
  • Exposure to high-performance networking or switching platforms
  • Knowledge of Linux internals and system-level development
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 90769335A
  • Position Id: 8918758
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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