Software Engineer
Cisco · Posted Oct 25
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
The Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN) Engineering group builds products powering the world's largest networks and is focused on AI and Edge Computing workloads. The team develops next-generation Silicon One ASIC-based Nexus 9000 platforms with NX-OS software for Hyperscale and Enterprise customers. This role designs and develops advanced networking features, emphasizing ultra-low-latency Layer 1-3 forwarding services and HPT solutions, including AI/ML integration into the platform workflow.
What you will do
- As a Software Engineering, you will design and develop a broad set of advanced networking features with emphasis in the Ultra-Low Latency(ULL)forwarding layer 1-3 services and HPT solutions. With the foundational capabilities of our next‑generation platforms already established, this role offers a true ground‑floor opportunity to drive the next phase of product growth. You will help shape our convergence strategy in the Hyperscaler data center space and deliver high‑impact features powering Web, Cloud, Data Center networking solutions.
- 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, Layer 3 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.
- 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.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Masters/Bachelors ECE/CS with 2+ 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 ULL, L2/L3 networking using C/C++ as development language on a Linux based OS on networking switches and routers. Candidates must demonstrate deep technical fluency.
- Experience in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving sophisticated software issues across large, distributed codebases, with practical experience in using tools such as GDB.
- Experience with Layer 2 (L2), Layer 3 (L3), 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
- Experience with Nexus 9000 series networking platform is a plus
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
Leadership
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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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