Firmware Engineer, Data Center

Meter

. Build and design a performant switch OS and firmware similar to SONiC .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $210,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and designing switch operating systems and firmware, with a strong foundation in networking fundamentals and proficiency in C/C++. Capable of collaborating effectively with engineering teams to deliver impactful data center products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C/C++ ProficiencyNetworking FundamentalsFirmware DevelopmentProblem Identification and SolutionCollaboration with Engineering Teams

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingSwitch OS DevelopmentFirmware TestingTCP/IP NetworkingL2/L3 Networking

Soft Skills

DependabilityCuriosityAutonomyImpact MotivationClear Communication

Industry Keywords

Data Center ProductsTechnical ResearchCustomer FeedbackEngineering LeadershipQA Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and design a performant switch OS and firmware similar to SONiC
Scope, write, and test features relevant for the switch OS
Work closely with Meter's engineering leadership and senior engineers on hardware, firmware, QA, and infrastructure teams
Ship firmware critical to adoption of Meter’s top-of-rack and spine switches
Work with select beta customers to test features and seek product feedback
Stay current on technical research in data center hardware/networking and distribute knowledge across Meter’s engineering teams
Identify issues before they arise and provide clear solutions to dependent engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, L2/L3 networking)
Proficiency in C/C++
Excited to play an early and broadly influential role in the development of Meter’s Data Center products
A mindset of curiosity and impact motivated by turning complex systems into simple, elegant customer experiences
A track record of identifying issues before they arise and bringing clear solutions to your dependent engineering teams
You’re known to be dependable, kind, and autonomous
Ability to work from the San Francisco office three days per week
Must answer whether sponsorship will be required to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility to participate in Meter's equity plan