As a senior technical leader in the SAI area, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of networking by working on open-source initiatives, driving innovation, and shaping the industry’s standards.
Your responsibilities will include:- Understanding the SONiC switch model and aligning it with SAI architectural goals.
 - Representing Cisco in the SAI open-source community to lead and contribute to technical discussions.
 - Driving and leading the overall SAI software architecture and design principles.
 - Leading key infrastructure efforts, including debugging, serviceability, and performance optimization.
 - Designing and developing SAI software interfaces for network switches.
 - Collaborating with hardware and system teams to align SAI implementations with hardware capabilities.
 - Mentoring and guiding team members to uphold technical excellence.
 
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
 - 8+ years of experience in networking software development.
 - Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
 - Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., L2/L3, MPLS, BGP, OSPF).
 - Experience with software-hardware integration and debugging.
 
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with the SONiC switch model and open-source community engagement.
 - Deep knowledge of ASIC programming and SDKs.
 - Demonstrated experience in defining and driving software architecture and design principles.
 - Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and serviceability skills.
 - Proven ability to lead technical discussions and influence industry standards.
 - Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.