Piper Companies
Piper Companies is seeking a
Principal Software Engineer
who will design and develop high-performance-based networking platforms across a diverse system. The software engineer will be
onsite 5 days a week
located in
Saratoga, CA
.
Requirements for the Principal Software Engineer include:
- Spearhead the development of SAI/SONiC SDKs by designing abstraction layers that align hardware capabilities with standardized APIs for efficient control plane operations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure smooth integration and high-performance outcomes.
- Engage in the full software development lifecycle, contributing to planning, implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.
- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks to validate SDK functionality and control plane reliability.
Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer include:
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience working with the SONiC network operating system.
- Skilled in developing SDKs for hardware platforms and collaborating with embedded systems teams.
- Proficient in C/C++ and Python programming within Linux-based environments.
- Well-versed in core networking protocols such as BGP, TCP/IP, and Ethernet.
- Demonstrates a strong foundation in low-level system programming and hardware-software integration.
- Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with extensive software development experience prior to product launch.
Compensation for the Principal Software Engineer includes:
- Salary range: $210,000 - $290,000
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.
Keywords: Software, software engineer, SONiC, SAI, switch abstraction interface, SDK development, SDK, embedded systems, Linux, C, C++, python, git, CI/CD, automated testing, control plane, data plane, TCP/IP, BGP, ethernet, network operating system, NOS, routing protocols, network stack, packet processing
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This job is open for applications on 9/26/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Principal Software Engineer
who will design and develop high-performance-based networking platforms across a diverse system. The software engineer will be
onsite 5 days a week
located in
Saratoga, CA
.
Requirements for the Principal Software Engineer include:
- Spearhead the development of SAI/SONiC SDKs by designing abstraction layers that align hardware capabilities with standardized APIs for efficient control plane operations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure smooth integration and high-performance outcomes.
- Engage in the full software development lifecycle, contributing to planning, implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.
- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks to validate SDK functionality and control plane reliability.
Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer include:
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience working with the SONiC network operating system.
- Skilled in developing SDKs for hardware platforms and collaborating with embedded systems teams.
- Proficient in C/C++ and Python programming within Linux-based environments.
- Well-versed in core networking protocols such as BGP, TCP/IP, and Ethernet.
- Demonstrates a strong foundation in low-level system programming and hardware-software integration.
- Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with extensive software development experience prior to product launch.
Compensation for the Principal Software Engineer includes:
- Salary range: $210,000 - $290,000
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.
Keywords: Software, software engineer, SONiC, SAI, switch abstraction interface, SDK development, SDK, embedded systems, Linux, C, C++, python, git, CI/CD, automated testing, control plane, data plane, TCP/IP, BGP, ethernet, network operating system, NOS, routing protocols, network stack, packet processing
#LI-BH1
#LI-ONSITE
This job is open for applications on 9/26/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date