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# Staff - Principal, Software Engineer, SONiC/SAI

- **Company:** Eridu Corporation
- **Location:** Saratoga, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Network Control, Network Protocols, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-principal-software-engineer-sonic-sai-saratoga-ca--87ec7c35-9509-4eb6-b079-1339702d208f

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Ecosystems, Cloud Computing, Network Software, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Requirements Management, Test Tools, * Bachelor's in Computer Science/ECE with 10+ years of experience or Master's in CS/ECE with 5+ years of experience.

 * Strong Programming Skills: Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Python.
 * Experience with Embedded Systems: Familiarity with embedded software development and debugging.
 * Knowledge of Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., BGP, TCP/IP, Ethernet).
 * Experience with SDK Development: Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining SDKs, preferably for hardware products.
 * Strong Problem-solving and Debugging Skills: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex software issues.
 * Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly.

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and integration of OCP SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) with SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). This role requires deep understanding of dataplane programming, control plane integration, and hands-on experience in open networking ecosystems., * Lead SAI/SONiC SDK development, enabling performant control plane stack by defining abstraction layers and mapping hardware capabilities to standardized SAI APIs

 * Collaborate with Hardware and Software Teams: Work with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of SDKs.
 * Contribute to Software Development Lifecycle: Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
 * Develop Automated Tests: Create automated tests and tools to verify the quality and functionality of control plane including SDKs.