Network Software Engineer

Summary

We are looking for a Network Software Engineer with 4+ years of commercial experience in software engineering, specifically in embedded application development, with strong knowledge of C and a solid understanding of L2/L3 networking.

In this role, you will work on networking software packages built on top of an SDK, creating a fully functional Layer 3 device solution that runs on Linux-based network switches, delivering optimal performance for enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing clusters.

Our customer is a US–Israeli semiconductor innovator that develops a complete networking stack using its own silicon, powering the data centers of global leaders such as Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba, and Meta. PLVision’s team is responsible for developing SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) and integrating SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) with the customer’s hardware.

Join a secure and forward-looking professional environment where we prioritize quality, reliability, and thoughtful progress in both technology and collaboration. You will advance your technical skills across all layers of networking and develop state-of-the-art solutions.

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Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced software modules and networking protocols
• Improve and support a high-performance embedded networking application
• Conduct research and analysis to make smart, data-driven technical decisions
• Ensure top-quality releases of complex Linux-based networking solutions
• Drive full-cycle development from design to deployment in large-scale data centers

Requirements

• 4+ years of commercial experience in software engineering, specifically in embedded application development
• Strong proficiency in C
• Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking concepts and protocols
• Confident working with Linux as a development environment
• Basic knowledge of Bash and Python scripting
• Experience with Make/Automake or similar build tools
• Intermediate or higher level of technical English
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Customer-focused, motivated, and adaptable

Would be a plus

• Experience in cross-platform application development
• Hands-on experience with Ethernet switches and routers (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Juniper; L2 & L3)
• Experience in configuring and implementing Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking protocols
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, RIP, and other routing protocols (TCP/IP, ARP, DHCP, etc.) – a strong advantage
• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization technologies
• Solid Linux networking skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vacation and sick leave days
• Paid bank holidays (11 days in 2026)
• Relocation bonus
• Marriage and childbirth bonuses
• Referral bonus
• Educational courses and training programs
• Remote work
• Flexible Schedule

About PLVision

• PLVision is a European networking software product development company that helps businesses unlock the full potential of open and disaggregated technologies. We deliver end-to-end, vendor-agnostic solutions tailored to meet each client's specific use cases, enabling greater flexibility, scalability, and sustainability while ensuring cost control and predictability.

  Leveraging strategic partnerships with industry leaders, major hardware vendors, and membership in key open networking communities, PLVision ensures delivered software solutions remain future-ready and aligned with the latest open networking innovations, empowering clients to achieve their business goals and long-term success.