Cisco · 4 hours ago
Software Engineer
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$137K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expCisco is a leading company in revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity. They are seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop software features and applications, debug issues, lead code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and communication solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop Software features, applications and systems to meet project requirements
Develop embedded systems software for specialized hardware platforms and devices
Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure product reliability and performance
Lead code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers
Apply agile methodologies and Scrum practices to improve software development efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the software development lifecycle and project delivery
Troubleshooting and resolving software defects and performance issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelors + 7 years of related experience OR Masters + 4 years of related experience
Strong proficiency in Java, C, C++, Python, and JAVA
Experience in developing software features using C and C++ for device-level and performance-critical applications
Ability to use Python for scripting, automation, and prototyping tasks
Familiarity with Java for application development and integration within device software
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to coding standards and best practices
Experience with object-oriented design principles and software design patterns
Experience in governance of end-to-end CI/CD pipeline and release management frameworks ensuring scalable automation and robust deployment strategies for devices software
Experience with thread modeling and handling security vulnerabilities
Proficient with version control systems like Git and development tools such as Eclipse and Tomcat
Knowledge of software security practices and vulnerability detection
Ability to optimize software for scalability and performance
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
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
Current Stage
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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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