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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - Switch Design - **Company:** Super Micro Computer, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Salary:** $240,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Network Operating System (NOS), Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Internet Group Management Protocols, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Broadcom, Remote Infrastructure Management, System Programming, Virtual Local Area Networks, Web Applications, Network Switches, Information Technology - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17687700?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17687700%2FPrincipal-Software-Engineer-Switch-Design-California-San-Jose ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline is preferred; Master's degree is a plus * A minimum of 15 years of experience in networking switch products development or other similar technical position * Experience working with Linux or other like networking operating systems * Programming experience with C/C++ and Python * Strong grounding in data structures and algorithms * In-depth understanding of packet forwarding, operating systems internals, algorithms, and computer architecture * Experience working on network operating system like SONiC, ONL is preferred. * Hands-on experience with network protocols, including EVPN VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, IGMP, PIM, and Layer 2 networking concepts (VLAN, STP, ERPS) is preferred. * Experience working with switching chips (Ex: Broadcom XGS) * Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience in working with cross functional teams * Demonstrate adaptability, strong problem-solving abilities, effective collaboration, and a passion for continuous learning in a fast-paced software environment ## Description Supermicro is seeking an experienced and exceptional Principal Software Engineer - Switch Design to work on web-based applications for business process automation. This is a key role that will give you the opportunity to expand your existing knowledge in programming., Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned): * Adopting existing firmware code and work on new or different switch hardware platforms. * Developing and implementing low-level software that directly interacts with switch hardware platforms. * Debugging and optimizing ported F/W to ensure proper functionality/performance/stability on the platforms. * Creating and maintaining documentation for ported F/W and related process. * Collaborating with hardware engineers and other software teams to ensure seamless integration of ported F/W. * Performing code reviews and adhering to F/W development best practices. * Troubleshooting F/W issue cross different switch hardware configuration. * Monitor progress across the group's responsibility for the feature area * Work across different HW, FW and SW departments/groups to identify and resolve technical issues * Co-work with peer SW & HW Product Management teams, designers and other development team to define our product strategy around remote management * Perform other tasks as needed within the business ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Steps to Get a Software Engineer Internship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/160-steps-to-get-a-software-engineer-internship) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)