Cisco · 13 hours ago
Software Engineer (L2/L3-Embedded)
Milpitas, California, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$152K/yr - $219K/yr
3+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity. The Software Engineer role within the Cloud Networking Business Group involves developing and supporting software for Data Center product lines, focusing on application awareness and network infrastructure agility.
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Responsibilities
Define, design, deliver and support SDK, P4 code, Software modules for Cisco/merchant ASIC Data Center Switch Platforms
Write complete functional and design specs
Design, develop & debug large portions of software independently and rapidly
Learn existing & maintain wide range of Data Center products & technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering
3+ years of professional experience
Demonstrated skills in C, C++ and/or Python programming skills and using scalable debugging tools like GDB etc
Hands on experience on switch/router embedded system software development including driver development, OS kernel, hardware programming and related areas
Preferred
Experience in one or more of the following areas: L2/L3 Ethernet switching and routing protocols
Knowledge of Data Center technologies like VxLAN/EVPN, SR/MPLS, ECMP, Multi-Site Fabrics, Controllers, QoS, Security Policies, ACL, NAT, PBR, PFC, Load balancing, Service chaining
Performance engineering, Routing Scale, Upgrades, OpenConfig, Patching
NetFlow, sFlow, INT, Flow Telemetry
Developing SDK, P4, using ASIC Emulators & Sim modules
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
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
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
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
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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