Software Engineer – BSP & Firmware
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About Us:
DriveNets is a leader in high-scale networking software for AI infrastructure and service providers. The company pioneered a disaggregated networking architecture that transforms the economics of large-scale networks while maximizing performance, utilization, and operational efficiency. DriveNets-powered networks are deployed by global leaders, including AT&T and Comcast, supporting more than 30% of total U.S. internet traffic. DriveNets AI Fabric delivers full-stack networking for AI infrastructures, providing the highest-performance, Ethernet-based alternative to InfiniBand. The solution is deployed by hyperscalers, NeoClouds, and enterprises worldwide. With over $1B raised, DriveNets continues to push the boundaries of modern networking infrastructure.
The Role
DriveNets is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer to join our Hardware Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and integration of Board Support Packages (BSP) and low-level firmware components for our carrier-grade networking solutions. Carrier-grade routers/switches designed for service providers or data center networks. The systems integrate ASICs and high-throughput backplanes supporting multi-terabit line rates. You will work closely with hardware, platform, and system architects to bring up new hardware platforms and support advanced network functionalities in high-performance environments.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop, integrate, and maintain BSP components, including bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), device trees, and hardware abstraction layers.
· Design and implement firmware and low-level drivers for network-centric hardware platforms (e.g., ASICs, NICs, SoCs, CPLDs, FPGAs).
· Support hardware bring-up and board validation, collaborating with hardware engineers and system integrators.
· Work on performance optimization, debugging, and stability improvements of system software on embedded Linux platforms.
· Interface with third-party SDKs and adapt them to fit within DriveNets’ software infrastructure.
· Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for networking and embedded systems.
RequirementsRequirements:
· BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
· 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in the networking or telecommunications industry.
· Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level system development.
· Strong experience with embedded Linux, bootloaders, kernel configuration, and driver development.
· Familiarity with SoC architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS) and board bring-up procedures.
· Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, JTAG, logic analyzers).
· Knowledge of networking protocols and hardware (Ethernet, switching/routing, PHYs) is a strong plus.
· Experience with Broadcom SDKs, ONIE, or network operating systems (NOS) is an advantage.
Nice to Have:
· Background in data center or service provider environments.
· Exposure to high end routers or switches platforms
Why DriveNets?
· Work on cutting-edge cloud-native networking solutions that scale to the world’s largest networks.
· Be part of a fast-paced, innovative team that’s transforming the telecom and hyperscale networking space.
· Great growth opportunities in a global, technology-driven company.
More About DriveNets
Based in Israel with locations in Romania, US, India and Japan as well as extended teams, DriveNets operations cover more than twelve countries. With recognition by industry analysts and through partnerships with market leaders such as AMD, Broadcom, Dell and others, DriveNets is pushing market momentum, delivering the scale and efficiency that modern AI workloads demand. Visit our website: https://drivenets.com/company/
Skills Required
- BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of embedded software development experience
- Experience in networking or telecommunications
- Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level system development
- Strong experience with embedded Linux, bootloaders, kernel configuration, and driver development
- Familiarity with SoC architectures such as ARM or MIPS
- Experience with board bring-up procedures
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, JTAG, and logic analyzers
- Knowledge of Ethernet, switching/routing, and PHYs
- Experience with Broadcom SDKs, ONIE, or network operating systems
- Background in data center or service provider environments
- Exposure to high-end router or switch platforms
What We Do
DriveNets is a rapidly growing software company that has created a radical new way for service providers and hyperscalers to build their networking infrastructure. DriveNets Network Cloud and DriveNets Network Cloud-AI are new innovative networking solutions that apply the cloud architectural approach to high-scale networking. They bring together the scalability of standard Ethernet Clos architecture with the high performance and reliability of service provider networking, delivering optimal networking performance, scale and cost structure for service providers and hyperscalers. Founded by Ido Susan and Hillel Kobrinsky, two successful telco entrepreneurs, DriveNets Network Cloud is the leading open disaggregated networking solution based on cloud-native software running over standard white boxes. Over three funding rounds, DriveNets raised $587 million. Its solutions are used by tens of service providers globally and are in proof-of-concept and lab trials at dozens of operators and hyperscalers, consistently ranking #1 in trials for breadth of capabilities and solution quality. AT&T, the largest backbone in the US, deployed DriveNets Network Cloud across its core network, and DriveNets is currently transporting more than 52% of AT&T’s core network traffic. DriveNets is engaged with over 100 Tier-1 operators and cloud-providers on large projects in North America, Asia and Europe.
