Senior Software Engineer - Networking

NVIDIA Cumulus Linux is the industry's most innovative open network operating system built with a flexible open architecture and comprehensive automation capabilities.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer with experience in routing and control plane software. As a member of the routing team, you will develop routing and network virtualization functionality in protocols and technologies like BGP, EVPN, OSPF, PIM, Segment Routing, Yang, and Telemetry. Our small team prides itself on innovation and agility, working predominantly with and contributing significantly to Free Range Routing, the preeminent open routing suite in the industry. You will use the latest software development tools and techniques while gaining unique knowledge of switch operating systems and large-scale network construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and test routing protocols and related control plane software, including programmatic interfaces and APIs to the routing control subsystem.
• Collaborate with team members, QA, and Support teams on development, debugging, and bug fixing.
• Work with Yang, SNMP, and Telemetry.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of 5+ years of software development experience in routing protocols such as BGP, EVPN, PIM, OSPF, RIFT, or MPLS/SR, or in networking software, Yang, SNMP, or Telemetry.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Strong technical abilities in problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging.

Skills

Preferred:

• Knowledge of multiple control plane protocols including BGP/EVPN/OSPF/Multicast/Yang/SNMP/Telemetry for data center environments.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel networking and hardware forwarding.
• Participation in the open-source community.
• C/C++ and Python programming skills.

Pay

Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is:

• 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3
• 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.