Software Engineer, Platform Software

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions. 

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles. 

We are seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software for our custom hardware platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C, C++, and Python, with hands-on experience in developing software that interacts directly with hardware. You will also contribute to our DevOps and continuous integration (CI) processes, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our development lifecycle. This is a mid-level position ideal for an engineer with approximately five years of experience who is passionate about working at the intersection of hardware and software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test software for our custom hardware platforms using C, C++, and Python.


• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.


• Develop and maintain low-level drivers and firmware for various hardware components.


• Develop and maintain the command-line interface (CLI) for our hardware platforms.


• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.


• Contribute to the improvement of our DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.


• Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware-related issues.


• Write and maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation.


• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• Approximately 5 years of professional software development experience.


• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.


• Experience working in a Linux development environment.


• Experience developing software for custom hardware platforms.


• Understanding of hardware-software interaction, including low-level interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART).


• Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git).


• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).


• Experience with OpenBMC (Yocto) and/or Network Operating Systems (NOS).


• Experience with CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) analysis and resolution.


• Experience with scripting languages for automation.


• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.

Location: This is a remote position for employees residing within the United States

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, and incentives, along with health and retirement benefits. Our dynamic, flexible work environment provides the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most influential names in the semiconductor industry. 

At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives.

In addition to your base pay, you’ll have access to a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance. We also offer generous paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees. Other paid time off benefits include sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave.

Cornelis Networks does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Cornelis Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.