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# Software Engineer, NOS Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Cornelis Networks
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Abstraction Layers, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Network Operating System (NOS), Software Quality, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Daemon Tools, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Hardware Design, Monitoring of Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Network Control, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Memory Leaks, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, GitHub Copilot, Perf (Linux), Integration Tests, Information Technology, Low Latency
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e0e67ab5-cb6b-4adc-be10-25639be75099

## About the Role

* BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
 * 7-10 years of software engineering experience
 * Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python
 * Linux systems programming and networking stack experience
 * Switch/networking hardware experience OR network operating system development experience
 * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for complex hardware/software integration issues
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 * Commitment to AI-first development practices and continuous learning of emerging AI tooling

Preferred Qualifications

 * SONiC platform development experience (strongly preferred)
 * FBOSS experience (highly desirable)
 * Linux kernel and driver development experience
 * Network protocol implementation experience (L2/L3 switching, routing, BGP, OSPF)
 * Switch ASIC/SDK integration experience
 * Experience with platform services and daemons (SONiC platform daemons, FBOSS agents, or similar)
 * Hardware/ASIC architecture understanding
 * Performance optimization and profiling experience (perf, gprof, valgrind, etc.)
 * Open-source contribution history (SONiC, FBOSS, or other networking projects)
 * Technical leadership and mentoring experience
 * Experience with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)
 * Familiarity with test automation frameworks and CI/CD systems
 * Experience with platform bring-up, BSP development, or embedded Linux systems

## Description

Join our Network Operating System team to build and optimize NOS platforms supporting both SONiC and FBOSS for Cornelis Networks' next-generation switch ASIC platforms. This role combines deep platform integration work-including hardware bring-up, BSP development, and ASIC driver integration-with NOS control plane and data plane development. You'll work collaboratively with hardware, firmware, and SAI/SDK teams to deliver high-performance, production-ready network operating systems. You'll work in an AI-first development environment, leveraging cutting-edge tooling to maximize productivity and impact., * NOS Platform Integration: Lead platform porting and BSP development for switch ASIC platforms, including hardware bring-up, driver integration, and platform-specific adaptations

 * Hardware Integration: Integrate and validate ASIC drivers, optics/transceiver management, thermal/power management, and BMC/baseboard interfaces
 * Multi-NOS Support: Design platform abstractions and implementations to support both SONiC and FBOSS architectures
 * NOS Development: Design and implement control plane and data plane components for SONiC and FBOSS, ensuring seamless operation with underlying hardware
 * Platform Services: Develop and maintain platform services and daemons for hardware monitoring, configuration, and management
 * SAI/SDK Integration: Collaborate with SAI/SDK team to integrate switch abstraction layer with SONiC and FBOSS architectures
 * Test Infrastructure: Build and maintain test frameworks, automation, and CI/CD pipelines for NOS platform validation; write comprehensive unit and integration tests
 * Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize NOS performance for latency, throughput, and resource utilization
 * Open Source Collaboration: Engage with the SONiC and FBOSS open-source communities, contribute improvements where applicable, and stay current with upstream developments
 * Technical Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to resolve integration issues and define platform requirements
 * AI-First Development: Leverage AI coding assistants and emerging tooling to accelerate development velocity and code quality


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