New 
Software Engineer II
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Texas, Irving | |
| 7000 State Highway 161 (Show on map) | |
 Aug 03, 2025 | |
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OverviewSoftware for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) team owns all the software that is running on the switches and routers. As a Software Engineer II, you will be solving many interesting problems, such as supporting new generation switches ranging from 400G/800G/1600G. Opportunity to work on the latest transceiver technologies. The SONiC team works on all the stages of network switches, from defining new switch requirements, to hardware/software design, getting the latest Linux kernel for our switch platforms and supporting them in operations. The team is also building vibrant open-source community for the switch software, which is adopted by various other cloud providers. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement platform services for programming, monitoring, and controlling high speed transceivers/optics, Smart-cableDesign and implement kernel device drivers and platform services.Own workstreams focused on hardware bringup, port bringup, platform services bringup, and lead the cross-functional effort for validation of new switches.Debugging and analyze/profile performance problems.Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiple layers from Kernel, and user-mode applications.Develop robust unit test framework to test newly added functionality or hardware capability.Work with network engineers to support Azure production networkOther:Embody our Culture and Values | |