Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 06/26/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team: You will be working with best-in-class engineers and technical visionaries on a highly productive team that owns next generation production development. We love our work and are passionate about our role in changing the future of networking. Our team is responsible for delivering advanced simulation solutions and infrastructure for internal and external customers. Our scope covers compute infrastructure, NPU modeling, system simulation, and advanced AI tool development. We support IOS-XR, SONIC, and NXOS network operating systems. A large portion of our technology is made available to customers to streamline their adoption of Cisco hardware portfolio. Your Impact: As a SONiC Platform Engineer, you will be at the forefront of the industry's transition toward open-source networking. You will be responsible for porting and optimizing the SONiC operating system to run on models of Cisco's highest end routers & switches, based on the Silicon One ASIC family and Nexus platforms. This role bridges the gap between open-source community code and carrier-grade networking hardware. Platform Porting & Bring-up: Lead the effort to port SONiC onto new Cisco ASICs (Silicon One) and virtual platforms. This includes configuring ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), managing bootloaders, and ensuring the Debian-based OS initializes correctly on bare-metal hardware. SAI & Driver Integration: Integrate and fine-tune the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) and Syncd layers. You will ensure that the hardware-specific SDK calls are correctly mapped to SONiC's logical state. Hardware-Software Hardening: Own the "bring-up" of peripheral components, including thermal sensor