Cisco · 22 hours ago
Software Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $278K/yr
4+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect. They are seeking a Software Engineer to work closely with internal engineering teams and external partners to develop and debug Cisco’s next generation Silicon One Software, contributing to the development of high-speed networking products.
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Responsibilities
You will be working very closely with internal engineering teams including Software, Hardware, and the Systems Software team and external partners/vendors/customers
Develop, Analyze and debug Cisco’s next generation Silicon One Software
Interact and work closely with Cisco System product development teams to develop and debug datapath applications
Interact and work closely with external partners, vendors, and customers to develop, debug and support Silicon One software
Work multi-functionally to drive the SW/HW system integration and testing
Work on networking protocols for switch/router and infrastructure products
Modify and add new and specific software enhancements
Contribute to adding more tests and debugging capabilities to ensure solution and system quality
Translate specialized knowledge of ASIC innovative architecture to Cisco product development teams
Provide guidance and support (including documentation) for Silicon One Customers
Contribute to the next generation of leading infrastructure products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science EE/CE combined with 7+ years of related experience or Master of Science EE/CE combined with 4+ years of related experience
Prior expertise in software development and integration while utilizing one or more of the following languages: C++, Python
Prior expertise in L2 switching/networking; and with hands-on experience in platform solutions and network topologies
Experience developing and debugging in a Linux environment
Prior working experience with system wide development, testing, and debugging
Preferred
Working knowledge of GDB/PDB and debugging application and kernel drivers
Expertise in forwarding protocols (bridges/routers)
Experience with traffic generators (i.e. - IXIA or Spirent)
Experience with High Speed Serdes, MAC ports, and PRBS
Experience working with ANLT analyzers
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
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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