Job Description
At the heart of all whitebox switches is the merchant silicon, the ASIC - managing the data plane and forwarding traffic. We pride itself on the agility and flexibility of our hardware abstractions - so understanding and efficiently using the underlying hardware is a critical part of our product. We are looking for a Software Engineer who specializing in SDK programming of forwarding silicon. As with all Software Engineering roles with us - delivering quality products is the core responsibility. Developers are crucial to all aspects of the cycle - from the backend infrastructure to the finishing touches. We live and breathe a customer first, customer last mentality and our Software Engineers are the backbone to delighting customers.
The role of a Software Engineer is much more than coding - here with us, our developers serve a critical role in every step of the software lifecycle.
As a Software Engineer, ASIC Specialist - you will always have a seat at the table and are expected to drive:
- The “what”, “how”, and “why” for the features we build
- Design and implementation
- Code development
- Documentation
- Troubleshooting and issue mitigation
- Internal and end-user support for escalations
- Any code relating to programming of forwarding, adjacencies and FIB
- Reading any necessary state or counter information from forwarding hardware
- Developing abstractions for vendor-supplied SDKs
- Integration of open source abstraction layers for programming merchant silicon
- Collaboration with our silicon partners
You may also:
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Edit customer-facing documentation to ensure accuracy
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Enhance testing use cases, frameworks, or infrastructure to improve overall product quality
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Work with customers and partners on integrating features across platforms
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Lead deep-dive architectural conversations about the features and capabilities of our products
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Support sales, marketing, and product management teams by interacting with current and potential customers
Qualifications
Required
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BS in Computer Science or equivalent field experience
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Strong development background in C, C++, Golang or similar languages
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Experience with object-oriented code bases and algorithmic experience
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Working experience with one or more Linux distribution
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Experience with IPv4, TCP/IP, Routing, and Switching software is a required
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Practical hands-on experience with the Broadcom SDK
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Working experience with the Broadcom StrataXGS family of ASICs
Nice to Haves
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Working knowledge of the Broadcom StrataDNX family of ASICs
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Experience with Mellanox, Barefoot, Cavium/Marvell, or similar SDKs
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Knowledge of open source abstractions such as SAI or Stratum
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Working knowledge of IPv6, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS
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Familiarity with DevOps cloud tools on AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Git, Apache Mesos, Kubernetes, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Saltstack, and Swarm
Best Regards,
Kris
Kris Young
Account Manager
BHO Tech
San Jose, San Francisco CA
Phone: 866 816-1615 x 823
kris@bhotech.com
www.bhotech.com
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