Senior Software Engineer, Platforms

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer, Platforms

Role Summary

Member of the Cumulus Linux team developing the Debian-based Network OS for NVIDIA data center switches. Responsible for defining and implementing core platform services and Reliability, Availability and Serviceability (RAS) features, and supporting hardware bring-up on next-generation switches.

Position is based in Tel Aviv and follows a hybrid working arrangement.

Experience Level

Senior; typically requires 5+ years of professional software development experience.

Responsibilities

The engineer will design, implement, and maintain platform software for Cumulus Linux and work with cross-functional teams to deliver features and resolve issues.

• Design and develop OS-level software for Cumulus Linux on NVIDIA switches.
• Bring up and debug Cumulus Linux on new switch hardware.
• Develop and maintain code in C, Python, and shell.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver roadmap features.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve issues reported by test and customer-facing teams.
• Work with upstream open-source components and contribute fixes when appropriate.

Requirements

Must-haves:

• 5+ years of experience writing enterprise software.
• Strong C and Python programming skills.
• Experience with I2C, PSUs, SMBus, PHY-layer technologies and hardware bring-up.
• Solid knowledge of Linux systems administration, internals, and tooling.
• Experience with source code management, unit testing, code coverage, and debugging tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently with minimal direction.

Nice-to-have:

• Linux kernel networking experience.
• Experience debugging kernel and hardware issues.
• Familiarity with data-center networking technologies.
• Exposure to CI/CD tooling.

Education Requirements

BSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.