Open Source Networking Software Engineer - ToR Switch SmartNIC DPU
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description
This role involves developing and upstreaming advanced open source networking software, collaborating with global teams and industry partners to design, implement, and optimize network solutions for data centers, cloud, and IoT environments, with a focus on hardware acceleration and software innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver open source networking software for data center and enterprise environments
- Collaborate with upstream communities, public clouds, and hardware providers to design and implement networking solutions
- Debug, troubleshoot, and produce high-quality fixes for networking issues
- Contribute to technical documentation and open source projects
- Provide technical leadership and influence within the organization and open source communities
Requirements
- An exceptional academic track record with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations.
- Knowledge of networking architecture, design, and protocols.
- Understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space.
- Fluency in C and at least one of Rust, Python or Golang.
- Professional written and spoken English.
- Experience with Linux.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each.
Benefits & Perks
Annual compensation review
Performance-driven annual bonus
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Twice-yearly team sprints in person
Work from home
Travel upgrades for long haul company events
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