Principal Software Engineer / Architect (Networking)

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