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# Software Engineer - Systems

- **Company:** Canoga Perkins
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $153,184.0 - $170,205.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Review, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Networking Hardware, Linux Kernel, Mesh Networking, Routing, Network Protocols, Perforce, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Subversion, Systems Integration, Computer Networking Systems, Transport Layer Security, Software Modules, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Build Tools, U-Boot, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d041fba902b87a43

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in supporting, optimizing, and extending software development infrastructure, including SONiC OS builds, ONIE integration, and kernel driver enhancements to meet rigorous performance and security requirements in advanced networking products., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

 * 3+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded systems software development and infrastructure support.
 * Strong working knowledge of embedded build systems and infrastructure tools.
 * Practical knowledge of complex networking hardware functionality, including the implementation and debugging of device drivers.
 * Hands-on experience with SONiC OS and ONIE - including SONiC build framework management, build optimizations, and integration activities.
 * Familiarity with security protocols and certifications such as Secure Boot, TLS, and FIPS-140, including experience with FIPS-140 certification processes.
 * Proficient in source code control systems like GIT, Perforce, or Subversion.
 * Experience in automating and improving software development and release processes.
 * Proven ability to work across multiple teams and ensure alignment with established development processes and standards., * Experience contributing to or working with open-source software infrastructure components, especially in networking and embedded systems.
 * Background in Embedded Systems Software Development with a focus on networking and telecommunications products.
 * Familiarity with networking concepts including Ethernet switching, routing, and network protocols.
 * Exposure to distributed development environments and CI/CD infrastructure for embedded systems.

## Description

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Systems Software Engineer (SONIC) to join our engineering team in developing and supporting our cutting-edge 5G Fronthaul and Backhaul Ethernet transport products. This role specifically requires a professional with proven expertise in Linux-based embedded software infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on SONiC OS integration, build systems, and networking infrastructure components., * Support the full lifecycle development of embedded software infrastructure, from requirements through deployment and maintenance.

 * Analyze, troubleshoot, and enhance existing software modules within the embedded software infrastructure platform.
 * Develop, debug, and optimize Linux kernel and kernel driver modules for high-performance networking devices.
 * Lead efforts in SONiC OS build system management - including customization, optimization, integration, and troubleshooting.
 * Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams for the seamless integration, testing, and deployment of software infrastructure.
 * Engage with hardware and software vendors for technical support, toolchain issues, and infrastructure optimization.
 * Perform software integration in distributed development environments and participate in code reviews, branching/merging strategies, and release processes.
 * Contribute to process automation, build optimizations, and development pipeline improvements.