Senior Switch SDK Design Engineer

China, Beijing China, Shanghai Until 9/26/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity for switch SDK development engineer to join our multi-site team for switch and router related SW development. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other development teams, arch and QA to ensure features and functions delivery on time with high quality. The candidate should understand standard methodologies of software development and testing, and have experience in planning, implementing and testing in a continuous integration environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Innovative multi-protocol networking technology

  • Exciting first tier features enablement

  • Software developer as part of a networking oriented software development team.

  • Networking software implementation in an embedded environment (Ethernet/InfiniBand switch/router product line)

  • Full development cycle methodology (design to final delivery to customer)

What we need to see:

  • Bachelor degree or above with 8+ years of proven working experience

  • At least 2 years with networking programming and communication protocols knowledge

  • C/C++ experience and embedded programming

  • High technical understanding and learning skills – specification, design, programming, integration and debugging abilities.

  • Experience in development in Linux (user and/or kernel modes).

  • Good English communication skill in both speaking and listening.

  • Knowledge of router and switch design & architecture

  • Work in distributed overseas team.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Routing / Bridging protocols knowledge

  • Proved experience in an Ethernet switching product development.

  • Experience in network processor development environment and applications development.

  • Scripting language like Bash or Python.

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About this role

Summary

Develop networking software for switches and routers, including design, testing, and implementation.

Job title

Senior Switch SDK Design Engineer

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Beijing or Shanghai, China; remote possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

c/c++embedded programminglinuxnetworking protocolsscripting language like bash or python

Preferred skills

routing protocolsethernet switchingnetwork processor developmentenglish communication

Specializations

networkingembedded programminglinuxprotocolsswitch/router
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Beijing, China

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Shanghai, China

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