CareerPlan

Software Engineering Director - Switching/Routing, Layer 1, PHY, Kernel, Platform area

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$190k–$285k2026-05-22 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Lead and manage R&D engineers developing cloud Datacenter switching products, specifically the IFCS SDK for the Teralynx series.

Role type

Director of Software Engineering (Platform/Infrastructure)

Builds

Cloud Datacenter switching products (Teralynx series) and IFCS SDK

Domain

Semiconductor / Networking (Switching/Routing, Layer 1, PHY, Kernel)

Required skills

Software architecture, embedded platform software, switching/routing product knowledge, Layer 1/PHY/Kernel expertise, team leadership, project management, resource allocation, talent recruitment

Preferred skills

Strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring

Technologies

Embedded network software, IFCS SDK, Teralynx platform

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of R&D engineers, plan and execute software delivery, mentor and train the team, manage engineering resource allocation, recruit and retain top talent, collaborate with cross-functional groups (Architect, QA, Product Management)

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical background