Full-Stack Wireless Software Engineer
Cisco · Posted Oct 5
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
The Cisco Wireless Feature & System Engineering team builds end-to-end wireless capabilities across access points, controllers, and cloud-managed platforms, designing features that span device software, control planes, and management systems for enterprise Wi-Fi. This is a full development and test role in which the engineer owns wireless features from implementation through validation and automation, working with C/C++ and Python across AP, controller, and management layers.
What you will do
- Develop and integrate wireless features across AP, controller, and management layers
- Write and maintain software in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python)
- Design and execute test plans, and develop automation for feature validation
- Analyze logs, packet traces, and system behavior to debug issues
- Reproduce issues and validate fixes across system components
- Set up and use lab environments for testing wireless scenarios
- Collaborate with platform, radio, QA, and cloud teams
- Use AI-assisted tools to improve development, testing, and debugging efficiency
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- MS + ~3 years or BS + ~5 years of experience
- Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals and Wi-Fi basics (802.11)
- Experience or interest in testing, automation, and system validation
- Strong debugging and analytical skills
- Interest in working across development and test domains
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with WPA2/WPA3 security basics
- Exposure to controllers or cloud-managed systems
- Experience with Wireshark or similar tools
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions that transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. The company specializes in routing, switching, data center infrastructure, and software-defined networking designed for enterprises of all sizes. Today, Cisco drives major advancements in AI infrastructure, observability, and secure hybrid work platforms.
- Industry
- Networking
- Company size
- 90000+ employees
- Founded
- 1984
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
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Chair and Chief Executive Officer
President and Chief Product Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer
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