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Principal Software Engineer / Architect (Networking)

Info Way Solutions

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
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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