- Company: Get A Job.ai
- Location: APAC, LATAM, Canada, China, USA
- Salary: Pay not listed
- Work type: Remote
Website Get A Job.ai
Represented by Get A Job.ai
About This Opportunity
We are representing a confidential technology organization seeking an Open Source Networking Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge data center networking solutions. This role focuses on ToR switches, SmartNICs, and DPUs, bringing hyperscaler-grade open source networking to enterprise environments.
Our client partners with networking silicon providers to optimize Linux-based stacks for ASICs, boards, and appliances. You'll work at the intersection of hardware acceleration and software innovation, contributing to routing, kernel networking, eBPF, and related technologies.
Location: Remote - APAC, LATAM, Canada, China, or USA time zones
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain advanced networking software for data center environments
- Contribute upstream to open source networking projects and communities
- Collaborate with public cloud providers and network silicon vendors
- Design and implement software-defined networking solutions
- Write high-quality, secure, well-documented C/C++ code
- Debug complex networking issues and deliver production-quality fixes
- Participate in technical documentation efforts
- Demonstrate technical leadership with partners and open source communities
- Work with distributed teams across global time zones
- Travel twice annually for team events (up to two weeks each)
What We're Looking For
Required qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong academic performance and track record of exceeding expectations
- Deep knowledge of networking architecture, design, and protocols
- Solid understanding of Linux networking from kernel to user space
- Fluency in C/C++ plus at least one of: Rust, Python, or Golang
- Professional written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with strong accountability and commitment to deadlines
- Ability to travel internationally twice per year
Preferred experience:
- Open source networking technologies: SoNIC/SAI, eBPF, AF_XDP, DPDK, Switchdev, OVN, Open vSwitch
- Hardware acceleration protocols: RDMA, RoCE, iWARP, NVMe, SR-IOV
- Computer architecture (x86, ARM, RISC-V)
- Complex IP network engineering and implementation
- Virtualization technologies (QEMU, KVM)
- Previous open source contributions and community involvement
- Performance engineering and security expertise
How We Work With You
Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team conducts an initial screening to understand your background and match you with the right opportunity. Once qualified, we submit your profile to our client for consideration. The client conducts a thorough selection process with multiple technical interviews. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our talent team to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy.
Pay
Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with market rates for this specialized role. Our client offers performance-driven bonuses, annual compensation reviews, professional development budgets, comprehensive benefits, and recognition programs.
Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive recruiting practices. We evaluate all candidates fairly regardless of identity, background, or experience level.
Apply with Get A Job.ai
A recruiter will review your profile and submit you to the client. Do not contact the client directly.
Apply through Get A Job.ai. A recruiter will review your profile and submit you. Do not contact the client directly.
Apply through Get A Job.ai. A recruiter will review your profile and submit you.
Explore Get A Job.ai online
Working in APAC
Weather right now in APAC: checking… · Local time: · Air quality: · Daylight: · UV index: · Wind: · Pollen:
Apac is a town in Apac District in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of the district and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 196,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
- Elevation 1,056m (3,465 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Job details above are provided by the employer/source. The sections on this page are compiled from public data sources with AI assistance.
Accommodations: if you need a workplace accommodation to apply for or perform this job, see ADA.gov or EEOC.gov for guidance on your rights and how to request one.
Listing facts
- Role Open Source Networking Software Engineer – ToR Switch / SmartNIC / DPU
- Employer Get A Job.ai
- Location APAC, LATAM, Canada, China, USA · Remote-friendly
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted September 10, 2026
- Apply by October 10, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (440 words)
Facts above come from this job record on Get A Job.AI — not copied from third-party review sites.
Limited public data for this employer
We only show facts we can ground in public sources (Wikidata, O*NET, news/discussion links, or this listing). We do not invent Glassdoor-style ratings, salaries, or testimonials when data is thin. Use the listing facts, occupation context, and related openings below while we continue researching.
Explore related openings
Keep exploring on Get A Job.ai
Not quite the right fit? Your next opportunity is a click away.
- Browse all jobs
- More jobs by category
- Remote jobs you can do from anywhere
- Research typical pay for this role
- Set a job alert so new matches reach you first
- Upload your resume to apply faster
Hiring instead? Post a job and reach candidates searching right now.