Senior Software Engineer (Networking)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (SAI/SDK): Designing and implementing Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) and SDK components for next-generation switch ASIC platforms with an accent on low-level drivers, control plane interfaces, and NOS integration. Focus on optimizing performance for latency and throughput, building robust test infrastructure, and leveraging AI-first development tools.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Company

hirify.global delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters.

What you will do

• Design and implement SAI object types and APIs for switch ASIC platforms, supporting multiple architectures.
• Develop switch SDK components, including low-level ASIC drivers and hardware abstraction layers.
• Integrate SAI/SDK with SONiC and other network operating system platforms to ensure interoperability.
• Build and maintain test frameworks, harnesses, and CI/CD pipelines for SAI/SDK validation.
• Profile and optimize SAI/SDK performance for latency, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to define ASIC requirements.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with deep understanding of systems programming.
• Hands-on experience with switch ASIC/SDK development (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell, Intel).
• Linux systems programming experience, including kernel interfaces and driver development.
• Must be residing within the United States.

Nice to have

• SAI implementation and SONiC integration experience.
• Knowledge of L2/L3 switching, routing, and high-speed interconnect protocols.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
• Open-source contribution history and technical leadership experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including equity, cash, and incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees.
• Dynamic, flexible work environment collaborating with semiconductor industry experts.