09 - Senior Lead Engineer, Software

Req ID: 122832 
Region: Americas 
Country: United States 
State/Province: California 
City:  San Jose 

General Overview

Functional Area:  Engineering        
Career Stream:  Design - Software Engineering
SAP Short Name:  SLE-ENG-DSE
Job Level:  Level 09
IC/MGR:  Individual Contributor        
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

The Senior Lead Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in data center switch systems. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables).

The Senior Lead Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from various stakeholders including customers and partners.

Detailed Description

The work requires application of in-depth knowledge of OpenBMC/Diagnostics/BSP/Linux/NOS as applicable to data center switch/router products to resolve field issues and develop new features. May work with a multi-functional team or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty.

Acts as the primary technical contact with customers and/or partners. Draws on thorough knowledge of systems architecture and hardware and software knowledge to identify root cause and proposes solutions. Coordinates with the multi-functional team to create the solution and ensures the solution resolves customer reported issues. May also work on solutions individually.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Must have demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of the embedded software design process 

• Excellent ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot bugs is required

• Very strong knowledge of C, Python programming languages is required 

• Very strong knowledge of Linux OS, kernel drivers is required

• Very strong experience in hands on experience in developing low level firmware for data center switch and router products is required

• Good understanding of and experience with OpenBMC, BSP, Diags is highly desirable 

• Good understanding of datacenter switch hardware architecture and concepts is required 

• Experience with L2-L7 protocols is highly desirable

• Familiarity with any proprietary or open network operating system is desirable

• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple, changing priorities is required

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders is required 

• Self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision is highly desired

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Domestic or international travel up to 10% may be required.

Typical Experience

• Ten plus years’ relevant experience

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science; Masters preferred

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment