What is a Software Engineer at Switch?
A Software Engineer at Switch plays a vital role in designing, building, and maintaining the mission-critical software systems that power some of the most advanced data centers in the world. Unlike traditional software companies, Switch operates at the intersection of massive physical infrastructure, advanced networking, and high-density colocation. The engineering team is responsible for developing internal automation tools, monitoring platforms, and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software that ensure 100% uptime and optimal resource utilization across millions of square feet of data center space.
As a Software Engineer, your work directly impacts the efficiency, security, and scalability of the services provided to global enterprise clients. You will write code that communicates with industrial mechanical systems, monitors vast fiber-optic networks, and automates complex system provisioning workflows. This requires building highly reliable, real-time systems that can handle massive data streams from physical hardware and translate them into actionable operational insights.
This role is both challenging and highly rewarding because it demands a deep understanding of how software interacts with physical environments. You will collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, network architects, and facility managers to solve complex engineering challenges. If you thrive on building robust, fault-tolerant systems and want to see your code drive physical infrastructure at scale, this position offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a tangible impact.
