Senior Software Engineer (Optics Driver Team)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain optics driver software for networking platforms.
• Perform board bring-up, platform enablement, and hardware-software integration activities.
• Develop and optimize Layer-1 datapath software components for optical modules and networking hardware.
• Implement and support industry-standard optical management interfaces and protocols, including SFF, CMIS, and C-CMIS.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across software, firmware, and hardware layers.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, system test, and platform teams to ensure seamless integration and feature delivery.
• Create test automation, diagnostics, and validation frameworks using Python.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning.
• Leverage modern development practices and AI-assisted tools for software development, testing, and productivity improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in C programming and Python scripting.
• Experience in platform software development for embedded or networking systems.
• Solid knowledge of board bring-up, hardware enablement, and device driver development.
• Strong understanding of Layer-1 networking concepts and optical communication technologies.
• Hands-on experience with optical transceiver standards such as SFF and CMIS.
• Experience in software debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and embedded systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C-CMIS implementation and validation.
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS XR architecture and networking platforms.
• Experience working on high-speed networking products such as routers, switches, and optical systems.
• Strong expertise in hardware/software integration and platform diagnostics.
• Exposure to automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted development/testing tools.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, optics, and networking protocols.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced development environment.
• Passion for innovation and next-generation networking technologies.