Jabil

Sr. Principal System Architect - SONiC Software

Jabil$130K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering required
  • 7+ years of experience in switch design and engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of SWSS orch agents and SAI object model
  • Experience with Broadcom and Marvell switch ASICs
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, Git, CI/CD, and agile delivery
  • Familiarity with industry standards like IPMI and Redfish
  • Expertise with Linux and user space platform integrations

Responsibilities

  • Advise customers on technology tradeoffs for switch platforms
  • Define end-to-end system architecture for datacenter switch platforms
  • Establish technical direction for customer-driven and internal projects
  • Collaborate with architects in various technical domains
  • Communicate technical direction to development teams
  • Stay current on industry technologies and trends
  • Contribute to the improvement of architecture methods and processes

Benefits

  • Mentoring opportunities to enhance team capabilities
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology and industry standards
  • Collaboration with a global engineering team
  • Professional development in a fast-paced environment
  • Engagement in innovative projects with leading clients
Full Job Description

SONiC Software System Architects at Jabil collaborate with customers, sales and product planning to establish the technical direction for Jabil design teams in the switch gear market.

As a SONiC System Architect, you will be expected to

  • Demonstrate expertise in SONiC and switch platform architecture that matches or exceeds customer expectations.
  • Assess technical requirements and define competencies needed during quoting.
  • Develop system architectures and monitor technical direction through product development.
  • Mentor others in the organization to build team design capability

IN YOUR ROLE YOU WILL

  • Advise customers, product planning, and business development on technology tradeoffs for switch platforms.
  • Defining end-to-end system architecture for datacenter switch platforms running SONiC from hardware abstraction, control plane, management and tooling.
  • Establish technical direction for customer originated projects and Jabil's own cloud compute product offerings. Technical direction includes:
    • Alignment to product requirements documents
    • Architectural tradeoffs on cost, complexity, and schedule
    • SONiC core, platform, SAI feature planning and gap analysis
    • Inter-generation, cross ASIC, and open-source leverage strategy and risk planning.
  • Collaborate with system architects and leads in electrical, thermal, BMC, BIOS, FPGA, validation, RAS, and OS domains.
  • Communicate technical direction to Jabil development teams through architecture specs, interface contracts, and handoff documentation.
  • Stay current on vendor technologies, SAI/SDK roadmaps, optics ecosystems, and industry initiatives such as DMTF, and OCP.
  • Remain ready to architect for the latest industry trends including areas such as SONiC, OpenBMC, DMTF, Open Compute (OCP) and others.
  • Deep dive into new or open-ended areas utilizing prior networking, platform, and systems engineering experience.
  • Contribute to the improvement of our architecture methods, templates, and processes.
  • Train, mentor, and coach engineers on SONiC architecture and platform integration.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Capability to research and explore unfamiliar technologies and concepts with a focus on feasibility, integration risks and schedule impacts.
  • Ability to translate product and customer requirements into technical specifications, phase delivery plans.
  • In depth knowledge of architecture of SWSS orch agents, Redis databases, syncd, SAI object model, platform daemons, FRUs, transceiver and port configuration.
  • Experience porting platforms and adding features to sonic-buildimage.
  • Experience with Broadcom and Marvell switch ASICs (SDK, OpenSAI or vendor SAI, port breakout, buffer/QoS concepts)
  • Knowledgeable about datacenter L2/L3 switching, routing (BGP, ECMP), overlays, as well as link bring-up concepts.
  • Familiarity with the Intel, AMD, Nvidia or ARM CPU/GPU architectures. Specifically, an understanding of how the firmware stack operates and interacts with the core system components
  • Proficiency in C++, python, git, CI/CD, and agile delivery.
  • Ability to review code and set standards as well as awareness of modern development practices and test automations.
  • Experience working with industry standards for IPMI, Redfish, MCTP, PLDM, SMBus, i2c, i3c, SPI, etc.
  • Familiarity with Secure Boot, SPDM, Platform Root of Trust, and NIST SP 800-193 standards.
  • Fluent in reading block diagrams and familiarity with system design preferred
  • Fluency in server management (provisioning, deployment, management, service) is preferred.
  • Expertise with Linux, kernel, device drivers, and user space platform integrations.

NON-TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Influence stakeholders and share architecture best practices across teams.
  • Communicate clearly in English through written specs, reviews, and customer facing discussion.
  • Work effectively as part of a global, distributed engineering team.
  • Assess projects, articulate technical and schedule risks, and define meaningful milestones.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Break down customer requirements into actionable engineering work items with clear acceptance criteria.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor6s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering required
  • 7+ years6 experience in switch design and engineering

About Jabil

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services. At Jabil, they are a product solutions company focused on empowering brands that have their sights set on empowering the world – it’s their reason for being, and the guiding force driving them to become the most technologically advanced and most trusted in their field. Whether they are serving one of the world’s biggest and best-known brands or the coolest tech startups, their resolve never wavers. They share common desires and values with these brands: to make a difference by empowering a better, healthier, safer, and cleaner world, in all they do.

Jabil Careers

Join Jabil's dynamic team today and be part of a global leader in manufacturing solutions, where innovation meets purposeful design. At Jabil, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and leadership development in an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Work You’ll Do

At Jabil, every position plays a critical role in our success. You’ll collaborate with a global team of professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions in various industries. Our culture thrives on innovation and leadership, empowering you to explore new paths and push boundaries.

Why Choose Jabil?

- **Innovative Culture**: Dive into a workplace where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Jabil, creativity and new ideas lead the way to groundbreaking achievements. - **Diversity and Inclusion**: Join a team where diversity is celebrated. Jabil's commitment to diversity training ensures an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard. - **Career Growth**: With Jabil, your career trajectory is limitless. We offer extensive opportunities for career advancement, from professional development workshops to leadership training programs.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more experienced role, Jabil has a variety of job opportunities to fit your skills and ambitions. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Jabil internship. Gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and network with industry leaders. Our internships provide a solid foundation for future employment and are a stepping stone to a full-time position at Jabil.

Benefits of Working at Jabil

- **Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life. - **Global Networking**: Connect with colleagues around the world and expand your professional network within the industry. - **Employee Training**: Engage in ongoing training programs designed to hone your skills and enhance your career prospects.

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Learn more about Jabil
Size
238,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$213.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$27.5 billion
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