Design, implement, and test C, C++, with Linux based operating systems to develop highly scalable software systems on high‑performance network devices.
Hands-on embedded software development with excellent trouble shooting skills
Build, optimize, and enhance the Port complex control plane, Layer2, Layer3 and PTP software’s leverage the capabilities of Cisco’s advanced Silicon One networking hardware/ASICs.
Champion AI/ML integration into the platform workflow, utilizing your demonstrated hands-on experience to design solutions that boost efficiency and remove delivery barriers
Collaborate closely with cross functional team lead engineers to ensure seamless development and integration of software modules to deliver high-quality solutions.
Proactively identifies and participates in the resolution of sophisticated problems that impact the direction of the business.
Develops and delivers innovative approaches that benefit customers and/or clients.
Contributes to the development of annual organizational objectives/priorities.
Builds and maintains long-term relationships with key stakeholders to ensure products and services reflect the needs and direction of the business.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters/Bachelors ECE/CS with 4+ years of related experience in networking software development
Strong understanding and Hands-on development experience delivering large-scale embedded system control and data plane technologies, including L2/L3 networking and VXLAN-based EVPN fabrics using C/C++ as development language on a Linux based OS on networking switches and routers. Candidates must demonstrate deep technical fluency—beyond to provide architectural oversight and design guidance
Experience with Layer 2 (L2), Layer 3 (L3), VXLAN, PTP and ULL networking technologies, protocols, and data‑plane behaviors.
Experience in Python with the ability to develop scalable, maintainable, and production-ready software solutions.
AI Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience building and integrating AI/ML solutions into software workflows, including a clear understanding of the associated risks
Preferred Qualifications
Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical updates.
Experience with Nexus 9000 series networking platform is a plus
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.
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