Tech Lead – Platform Software Engineer

Location: Raanana

About Us:

DriveNets is a leader in disaggregated high-scale networking solutions for service providers and AI infrastructures. Founded in December 2015, DriveNets created a radical new way to build networks by adapting the architectural model of the cloud to telco-grade networking. This solution accelerates network deployment, improves the network’s economic model, and radically simplifies network operations. With customers including Comcast, Orange, and KDDI - over 80% of AT&T’s network traffic now runs through a disaggregated core powered by DriveNets software. DriveNets Network Cloud-AI solution, based on the same technology, was introduced to the market in 2023, providing the highest-performance Ethernet-based AI networking solution, and is already deployed by Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and Enterprises. Raising over $587 million in three funding rounds, DriveNets continues to deploy the most innovative network infrastructure and is looking for the most talented people to be part of this journey.

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Platform Software Engineer with strong design, coding, and debugging skills — and the passion to lead and mentor others.

In this role, you’ll take part in developing core components of our large-scale, distributed data-path system — from high-level features to low-level implementation close to the hardware.

What you’ll do:

Design and develop platform features, including both front-end and back-end aspects.
Work closely with the hardware layer (e.g., BSP, I2C, IPMI).
Drive complex projects from design to production.
Collaborate with multiple teams across disciplines.
Lead by example — mentor team members and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

What we’re looking for:

Excellent software design, coding, and debugging abilities.
Growth potential toward a formal leadership role in the near future.
Hands-on experience with low-level and system-level programming.
“Can-do” attitude, self-learner, independent and collaborative.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

About the team:

The Data-Path group provides the core components of our products — designing and developing data plane features for large-scale distributed systems. We own areas such as forwarding information base (FIB), quality of service (QoS), security, and telemetry.

Requirements:

Minimum requirements:

Profound knowledge and proven experience in C/C++ (at least 5 years), both in design and development.
Experience with multi-threaded programming

Highly desired:

BSc degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Experience with Linux and shell scripting
Experience with Python programming
Knowledge in IPMI, BSP, I2C

Advantages:

Proficiency in development in docker containers environment
Proficiency in Linux drivers

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. DriveNets is on a mission to build a special company comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

DriveNets is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.