Principle Software Engineer - SONiC

Piper Companies is looking for a Principal Software Engineer - SONiC to join a cutting-edge networking technology startup located in Saratoga, CA. The ideal Principle Software Engineer - SONiC will lead the design, development, and integration of the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) with SONiC, an open-source network operating system, while driving innovation in open networking and embedded systems.

Responsibilities for the Principal Software Engineer - SONiC:

• Lead development of SDKs that interface SONiC with SAI for seamless hardware-software integration

• Architect and implement high-availability networking features including ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade)

• Own board bring-up and BSP development for next-gen networking hardware

• Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions

Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer - SONiC:

• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer in networking or embedded systems

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

• Deep expertise in SONiC NOS and SAI integration

• Strong background in BGP, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and high availability systems

• Hands-on experience with BSP, secure boot, TPM, and board bring-up (UART, GPIO, I2C, PCIe, device tree)

• Proficient in C, C++, and/or Python

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Compensation/Benefits for the Principal Software Engineer - SONiC:

• Salary Range: $210,000 – $280,000 annually depending on experience

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Holidays

This job opens for applications on September 26, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: SONiC, SAI, Networking SDK, Embedded Systems, C++, Python, Ethernet, BGP, TCP/IP, Open Networking, ASIC, Firmware, Control Plane, Software Development, Linux, CI/CD, Automation, Router Software, Switch Software, BSP, Secure Boot, TPM, UART, GPIO, I2C, PCIe, Device Tree, ISSU, High Availability

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