Cisco · 1 day ago
Embedded Software Engineer
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$152K/yr - $219K/yr
4+ years expCisco is seeking skilled software engineers to join their Common Hardware Group's Diagnostic/BSP team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of network hardware. The role involves designing and developing software for Cisco’s network switches and routers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software.
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Responsibilities
Design, and develop, BSP, and Diagnostics for Cisco Core and Edge routing products
Design, develop, and test kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals
Develop and execute software test plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years experience
Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming
Strong hardware and device driver development background, including experience with Linux hardware bring-up
Skilled in developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO
Preferred
Proficient in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB
Experience developing software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems
Ability to troubleshoot software defects from kernel modules to applications
Experience with collaborative system design, specification writing, and requirements review
Commitment to quality, mentoring, and continuous learning in networking, optics, and embedded systems
Experience with AI/ML
Knowledge of Layer 2/3 network protocols
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Experience with network processors and optical networking
Familiarity with secure-boot, open-source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP)
Strong communication skills and knowledge of software quality processes
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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