C Developer

About the Position: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated C Developer with deep expertise in the SONiC ecosystem and platform bring-up. In this role, you will be at the forefront of porting SONiC to new hardware platforms, developing hardware abstraction layers, and driving low-level integration of critical switch components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems and a proven track record of working with switch ASICs and platform initialization. Role: C Developer Location: Bangalore Experience: 5 -11 years Job type: Full time Work type: Hybrid Impact You Will Realize – Job Responsibilities: Develop robust, efficient code in C for drivers and platform APIs Design, develop, and maintain features and components in the SONiC NOS stack Integrate SONiC with various hardware platforms and ASIC SDKs (e.g., Broadcom, Mellanox, Marvell) Contribute to SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) and other open-source networking components Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the software stack (kernel, NOS, applications) Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions Participate in code reviews, testing, documentation, and release activities Ensure compliance with open-source standards and contribute upstream where applicable Monitor performance and implement optimizations to improve reliability Collaborate with hardware engineers to define requirements and debug hardware/software interaction issues Work with bootloaders and installation environments, specifically ONIE and U-Boot Utilize and extend Switch SDK APIs to enable full functionality of the networking ASIC Key Skills You Will Require: Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 5+ years of professional experience in embedded systems development using C Hands-on experience with Linux kernel development or device drivers Deep understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VXLAN) Proven experience with SONiC , including: Porting SONiC to new platforms Deep understanding of the Platform Abstraction Layer (PAL) Strong experience in hardware bring-up and board-level debugging Solid familiarity with ONIE , U-Boot , and the Linux kernel boot process Experience working with vendor-specific Switch SDKs (Broadcom, Marvell, NVIDIA/Mellanox) Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Qualification you must require: Educational Qualification BE/MCA/ME/M Tech/ MSc Why should you join Xoriant? 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