You will
Design, implement, and maintain software in C++, Java, Python, and Rust, with a primary focus on Android platform and systems-level development
Help integrate software from our meeting platform partners into our own software stack, with particular focus on Android-based components
Design, implement, and maintain high-performance Android environments running on an embedded Linux host, including containerized or headless Android runtimes where required
Modify and extend the Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) framework, system services, and Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) so they operate efficiently on our devices
Develop robust IPC so Android software can interact smoothly with Linux applications for peripheral management (audio, cellular/Wi-Fi, USB, serial, and related interfaces)
Ensure stable, secure, and low-latency networking spanning the Linux host and Android environment to support cloud synchronization, telemetry, and HTTP-based protocols
Debug complex issues across the Linux–Android boundary, including memory footprint, startup time, and network stack performance on resource-constrained hardware
Build software with quality and attention to detail, and help the team focus on continuous improvement — whether related to code quality or internal processes
Champion engineering best practices, conduct thorough code reviews, and mentor engineers across a range of experience levels
Actively leverage AI-based tools to improve engineering productivity and product quality
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in computer science or equivalent
8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on platform, embedded, or systems-level development
Professional programming experience in C++ and Java, with additional experience in Python.
Experience working with Linux and Container technology - LXC (Linux Containers)
Proven experience with Android development and the broader Android ecosystem, including Android internals / AOSP, custom system services, HAL development, or Android runtime environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Android containers or Android running on an embedded Linux host
Strong understanding of Linux network architecture (iptables, routing, network namespaces), cgroups, memory management, and cross-boundary IPC
Experience with internet protocols in an embedded environment, including HTTP/HTTPS, RESTful APIs, and TCP/IP
Experience with Audio\Video drivers are a plus for Linux\Android
Experience with embedded platforms and an interest in low-level programming
Interest in device security topics
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
