Principal Sw Systems Engineer

TL;DR

Principal SW Systems Engineer: Designing and implementing high‑performance routing and switching software for Linux-based networking systems managed from the cloud with an accent on software development and next‑generation embedded networking hardware platforms. Focus on translating requirements into detailed designs and high‑quality implementations.

Location: On-site in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Company

hirify.global creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance.

What you will do

• Design and implement high‑performance routing and switching software for Linux-based networking systems managed from the cloud.
• Develop and enable software on next‑generation embedded networking hardware platforms.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into detailed designs, and high‑quality implementations.
• Develop functional and design specifications.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Hardware, QA, and Product management teams

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands‑on software development experience, primarily in C.
• Strong background in networking protocols, including control‑plane and/or data‑plane implementations for switches or routers.
• Experience with Linux kernel development, with emphasis on networking subsystems preferred.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, L2/L3 networking concepts, and related technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Broadcom SDKs and networking ASICs.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub for source control and collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience developing or integrating physical layer (PHY) drivers.
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting, and automation.
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.