Cisco · 1 day ago
Software Engineering Technical Leader
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$211K/yr - $305K/yr
10+ years expCisco is seeking skilled software engineers to join their Diagnostic/BSP team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of their hardware. The role involves architecting and developing software for network switches and routers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading technical reviews.
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Responsibilities
Architect, design, and develop BIOS, 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
Lead technical reviews and discussions across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in programming with C, C++, and Python for embedded systems
Demonstrated experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, event handling, and state machine implementation
Experience working with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies
Experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems using 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
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
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
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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