Staff Software Engineer – Switch Design

Supermicro

Staff Software Engineer at Supermicro leading design and development of high-performance networking software for data center platforms. Focusing on SONiC integration with leading networking ASICs.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of high-performance networking software for next-generation data center platforms
Define software architecture integrating SONiC with hardware platform infrastructure
Develop and maintain robust interfaces for telemetry, diagnostics, and system management
Lead optimization of system performance, power efficiency, and resource utilization
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across teams
Drive cross-functional collaboration to align on requirements and deliverables
Engage with the open-source SONiC community

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Computer Science, or related STEM field
12+ years of software development experience in networking or system software
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Go
Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design
Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking in routing protocols, control plane infrastructure, Layer 2 technologies, and network management protocols
Experience with packet forwarding engines such as Broadcom (XGS), Marvell, VPP, or Linux kernel forwarding

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in bonus and equity award programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++Godata structuresalgorithmssoftware designL2 networkingL3 networkingrouting protocolspacket forwarding engines

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer Science