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: BangaloreExperience: 5 -11 yearsJob type: Full timeWork type: HybridImpact You Will Realize – Job Responsibilities:Develop robust, efficient code in C for drivers and platform APIsDesign, develop, and maintain features and components in the SONiC NOS stackIntegrate SONiC with various hardware platforms and ASIC SDKs (e.g., Broadcom, Mellanox, Marvell)Contribute to SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) and other open-source networking componentsTroubleshoot and resolve issues across the software stack (kernel, NOS, applications)Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutionsParticipate in code reviews, testing, documentation, and release activitiesEnsure compliance with open-source standards and contribute upstream where applicableMonitor performance and implement optimizations to improve reliabilityCollaborate with hardware engineers to define requirements and debug hardware/software interaction issuesWork with bootloaders and installation environments, specifically ONIE and U-BootUtilize and extend Switch SDK APIs to enable full functionality of the networking ASICKey Skills You Will Require:Required Qualifications & Skills:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field5+ years of professional experience in embedded systems development using CHands-on experience with Linux kernel development or device driversDeep understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VXLAN)Proven experience with SONiC, including:Porting SONiC to new platformsDeep understanding of the Platform Abstraction Layer (PAL)Strong experience in hardware bring-up and board-level debuggingSolid familiarity with ONIE, U-Boot, and the Linux kernel boot processExperience working with vendor-specific Switch SDKs (Broadcom, Marvell, NVIDIA/Mellanox)Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environmentQualification you must require: Educational Qualification BE/MCA/ME/M Tech/ MScWhy should you join Xoriant? Xoriant is a trusted provider of digital engineering services, renowned for building and operating complex platforms and products at scale. With three decades of software engineering excellence, we combine modern technology expertise in Data & AI (GenAI), cloud & security, domain and process consulting to solve complex technology challenges. We serve over 100 Fortune 500 companies and tech startups on their journey to becoming unicorns and beyond.As a "right-sized" company, we bring agility through our 5000+ passionate XFactors (our employees) from over 20 countries, fostering a culture focused on purpose and employee happiness.Want to experience life at Xoriant? 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