Senior Software Engineer ( SONiC )
$110.63k - $149.68k per yearLumentum Operations LLC
Position Title: Senior Software Engineer (SONiC)
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Ottawa, ON (Onsite)
About Lumentum
Lumentum builds the tech behind the world’s fastest networks and most advanced systems, powering everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.
Why You’ll Love This Role
We are seeking an experienced SONiC expert to lead the design and development of next‑generation optical circuit switch platforms. This role focuses on SONiC platform architecture, SAI development, containerization, Debian packaging, telemetry and fault management for optical systems.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the SONiC platform architecture for next‑generation optical hardware platforms.
- Architect and drive SAI design and enablement to support optical circuit switching use cases.
- Lead platform bring‑up strategy, including containerized services and Debian packaging.
- Own the SONiC release strategy, porting and stabilizing software across major releases.
- Architect telemetry, observability, and northbound integrations (e.g., gNXI).
- Design and implement fault/event‑driven framework for optical platforms.
- Drive cross‑functional technical alignment across hardware, firmware and manufacturing teams.
- Influence open networking direction through upstream contributions to SONiC/OCP.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in C, C++ and Python.
- Experience migrating to major SONiC releases.
- Deep understanding of SONiC architecture (core and host services, NBI, database).
- Strong Linux, Docker, Debian packaging, build systems, shell scripting and Git skills.
- Hands‑on system bring‑up experience, SAI development and platform integration.
- Proven experience with telemetry and system events.
- Prior contributions to SONiC or OCP open‑source networking projects (nice to have).
- Knowledge of large‑scale datacenter networking and optical transport technologies.
- Experience with software‑defined optical networks (SDON).
Why This Role Matters
Provides an opportunity to contribute directly to the evolution of SONiC for optical switching technologies and next‑generation datacenter environments, offering exposure to complex engineering challenges, cross‑functional collaboration, and influence over architectural direction across multiple SONiC releases.
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible time off
- Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
- Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
- Free gym, games room, prayer room
- Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
- Employee stock options and incentive plans
Salary Range
$110,625–$149,675CAD (Flexible). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io to request accommodation.
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