Software Director - Sonic

Software Director - Sonic Micas Networks San Jose, CA Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Data center experience Management Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation Automation Network switch SDKs Linux Open source contribution Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional team management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Company Overview Micas Networks is a leading provider of open networking solutions for hyperscalers, cloud data centers, AI infrastructure, and OEM customers. We deliver high-performance Ethernet switching platforms supporting SONiC and other open network operating systems. Position Summary Micas Networks is seeking an experienced Software Director - SONiC to lead our SONiC software engineering organization. This role will drive software strategy, engineering execution, platform scalability, and customer delivery for next-generation open networking solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership experience with deep technical expertise in networking software, Linux-based network operating systems, and data center networking architectures. Responsibilities Lead and grow a high-performing SONiC software engineering organization. Define and execute the software roadmap for SONiC-based switching platforms. Drive software development across networking protocols, platform services, management frameworks, telemetry, and system reliability. Partner closely with Hardware Engineering, Product Management, Customer Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver production-ready solutions. Establish engineering best practices for architecture reviews, CI/CD, automation, software quality, and release management. Collaborate with ASIC vendors and platform teams on

SAI, SDK

integration, BSP development, and hardware/software co-design. Engage directly with customers and strategic partners to understand technical requirements and support deployments. Represent Micas Networks within open-source and industry communities including SONiC Foundation and Open Compute Project (OCP). Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience in networking or embedded systems. 5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing software teams. Strong expertise in SONiC, Linux networking, Ethernet switching, and data center networking architectures. Deep understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and VXLAN. Experience with switch ASIC SDKs, SAI, BSPs, and whitebox/disaggregated networking platforms. Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and automation frameworks. Proven ability to lead cross-functional and globally distributed engineering teams. Excellent communication and customer engagement skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hyperscaler, AI/ML, or cloud networking deployments. Familiarity with Broadcom or NVIDIA networking ecosystems. Active participation in open-source networking communities. Experience scaling SONiC platforms across multiple hardware platforms and customer environments.