Platform Software Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Platform Software Engineer - Platform Architect based in India.

• Architect and implement OpenBMC support for platforms where the BMC manages both host-system functions and a coordinated top-of-rack Ethernet switch subsystem.
• Define end-to-end switch-management architecture spanning OpenBMC D-Bus services, bmcweb/Redfish APIs, persistent configuration, eventing, telemetry, security, and backend switch-control interfaces.
• Develop object models and services covering switch inventory, ASICs, ports, PHYs, optics, retimers, VLANs, LAGs, FDB entries, counters, sensors, and overall health state.
• Implement Layer 2 networking capabilities including port administration, speed and FEC configuration, auto-negotiation, breakout, VLANs, access/trunk modes, MAC learning, FDB management, flooding controls, link aggregation, and loop prevention.
• Build backend abstraction layers capable of integrating with Linux switchdev/netlink, SAI/SONiC/SWSS-style components, DENT-based Linux networking, and vendor-specific switch ASIC SDKs.
• Collaborate with hardware, ASIC, security, firmware, QA, manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure networking teams to influence board architecture, schematics, manageability interfaces, and production testing strategies.
• Produce and review architecture specifications, API documentation, production-quality code, unit tests, hardware-in-the-loop tests, integration tests, and QA plans.
• Drive a reusable architecture that supports multiple switch backend implementations while maintaining a clear separation between management-plane and data-plane responsibilities.
• Improve platform reliability through safe defaults, validated configuration persistence, rollback mechanisms, diagnostics, telemetry, and secure lifecycle management.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent professional experience, in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience developing OpenBMC firmware for x86 or ARM-based server environments, including Yocto, systemd, D-Bus, phosphor services, bmcweb, Redfish, firmware updates, device monitoring, and platform security.
• Solid understanding of Ethernet switch architecture and Layer 2 technologies, including VLANs, trunks, access ports, LAG/LACP, STP/RSTP, LLDP, FDB/MAC learning, storm control, ACLs, QoS, PHY management, and transceiver diagnostics.
• Experience with system-management technologies for rack or blade server platforms, including IPMI, KCS, Redfish, PLDM, MCTP, SPDM, secure firmware updates, attestation, and BMC-host communication.
• Strong programming and debugging capabilities in C/C++ and Python, with familiarity with Bash, Go, or Rust and the ability to build reliable Linux user-space services and review low-level system code.
• Experience working across complex hardware/software environments, with strong systems thinking and the ability to translate architectural requirements into scalable implementations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong ownership, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience contributing to OpenBMC, Linux networking, switchdev, SONiC, SAI, DENT, FRR, LLDP, OCP, DMTF, Redfish, or related open-source projects is highly desirable.
• Experience developing a switch network operating system, BMC-managed switch subsystem, or converged server/switch management architecture for hyperscale or enterprise environments is an additional advantage.

• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Remote work option in India, with the role associated with Bengaluru.
• Opportunity to work on advanced platform firmware, server management, and data-center networking technologies.
• Exposure to complex, cross-functional engineering projects involving hardware, software, security, networking, manufacturing, and infrastructure teams.
• Opportunity to influence reusable platform architecture and contribute to technologies spanning multiple hardware and switch implementations.
• Professional environment focused on innovation, technical ownership, collaboration, and solving complex engineering challenges.