Cisco · 20 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $241K/yr
6+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will work on embedded software development using Linux systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop board support packages for hardware systems.
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Responsibilities
Work on embedded software development using Linux system and diagnostics tests suites
Collaborate with cross functional teams including ASIC team, hardware team, vendors, and manufacturers
Develop board support package for bringing up SiliconOne ASIC and running SONiC
Help solve hardware issues in building products
Perform coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science or relevant degree and 6+ years of related work experience or Master's degree with 3+ years of related work experience
Prior experience with C/C++ and Python programming languages in Linux environment
Experience with hardware and device driver development
Experience with Linux hardware bring-up
Experience in Microcontrollers or embedded peripherals such as I2C, PCIe, SPI, MDIO, etc
Preferred
Linux kernel device driver development experience
Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP
Experience with Networking ASICs and PHY testing
Experience with testing SSD, USB, NVRAM, or eMMC
Experience with troubleshooting and debugging skills
Familiarity with secure-boot, open-source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP)
Experience with 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
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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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