Software Engineer

Who We Are

The Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group is at the forefront of developing products that power the largest networks in the world. The networking industry is going through a massive transformation to build the next generation infrastructure to meet the needs of AI/ML workloads and continuously increasing internet users and application. We are uniquely positioned to capture that market transition. This team builds products by harnessing the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries on Systems and Silicon Architecture. We are looking for developers and leaders who are passionate about tackling complex technology, building large scale distributed systems and comfortable working with open-source communities and technologies. You will be part of a fast-paced work environment and responsible for end-to-end product development and production support.

Who You Are

You are a developer who will design, develop, automate, and execute new hardware or features across complex Network Architectures using C/C++ language. You define and qualify end to end / solution architectures, engage in debugging complex network problem and define solutions. Have worked on network automation, can demonstrate algorithmic thinking and analytics applications derived from customer use cases.

What You'll Do

Working as part of a diverse Cisco IOS XR team, you will have a crucial role in the software development process. The team values candidates who are adaptable and capable of quickly acquiring new skills and taking ownership of tasks and features. Your daily work will involve tackling fresh challenges and solving new problems, all while maintaining a keen focus on quality and attention to detail. You will collaborate with fellow engineers to deliver enhancements and new functionalities to customers.

Your responsibilities may involve developing new features or creating fully automated tests. Additionally, you may be tasked with investigating and troubleshooting issues. It is also important to utilize test tools effectively to ensure that the software consistently meets high-quality standards.

The specific technology you will work with can vary, but it may encompass areas such as Programmability, Routing Infrastructure, and more. This presents an opportunity to gain experience and expertise in various aspects of network technologies.

Overall, your role will contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of Cisco IOS XR software, ultimately enhancing the experience and satisfaction of customers.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience or a master's degree with 3+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience in all phases of SW development cycle with some exposure to agile development methodologies
• Deep understanding with tech stack C, C++, Python and GO
• Experience with development around L3 Forwarding

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging and validated software design and development skills
• Service provider, data center technologies and architectures
• Deep understanding of networking protocols and different L2/L3 to L7 technologies
• VMs and virtualization technologies
• Automation experience with Tcl, REST, Junit, Jenkins

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S.:

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