Principal Software Engineer / Architect (Networking)

San Jose, CA, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago

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$40 - $50/hr

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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

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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

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Dice Id: 90769335A
Position Id: 8918758
Posted 11 hours ago

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