Software Engineer --- C/C++, Linux, Device drivers, Platform & Networking | 4-8 years

What You'll Do

Here is an excellent opportunity to join Cisco's Distributed Software Engineering [DSE] business unit, where you will be working on next generation data center products that enable large scale, low-latency, high speed networks. You will also be working on switching solutions, better equipping customers to handle growing workloads.

You have a unique opportunity to be part of the product development from ground up (Platforms and Software). You would be part of a dynamic testing team which works hand-in-hand with development team as a cohesive unit to deliver extraordinary quality products. You will have ownership of multiple components and play an important role in understanding new feature requirements, developing test design based on functional specifications, automating them and engaging with customers. You will be interacting with peer engineers / technical leaders within the BU on design/functional and architectural aspects of features and components across Cisco products. As a software QA engineer in this group, you will be responsible for testing, automating & enabling platform/software solutions for customers. You will also have an exciting time working on the Storage Area Network along with Ethernet for Cisco's product line.

Who You’ll Work With

Data Center Networking Group develops the Nexus 9000 line of data center and cloud switches that feature application awareness to make the network infrastructure flexible and agile for dynamic response to application needs and virtual machine workload mobility. Data Center also developed a 400G, 800G Ethernet transceiver crafted to drastically lower the optic's price to out challenge the competitor offerings.

As we realize our modernization strategies and move into new markets, our diverse, inclusive culture also creates a competitive advantage for Cisco. It ensures we have the fresh ideas and execution capabilities and the local knowledge to best serve our customers and build Cisco brand recognition around the globe. By gaining a better understanding of the world and the differences in its people we can change the way it works, lives, plays, and learns.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with Customers, Product Marketing, Hardware and Software groups and delivering the products.

Who you are:

• B.E/B.Tech/ME/Mtech/MS from reputed university and at least 5-10 years of software development experience in embedded systems or system software space
• Hands on Engineer/leader who can work along with senior folks chipping in to Architecture, design and development of platform development cycle
• In depth understanding of hardware boards, layout
• Development experience in one or more areas of BIOS/GRUB/uboot, Linux device drivers/ Linux KLM, networking stack, memory model
• Development experience on PCH and peripherals PCI, I2C, SPI, Higig+ bus, FPGA and CPLD handling, handling os special devices and peripherals – I2C-GPIO expanders.
• Exposure to standards – XAUI, SGMI, Serdes, SGMII, MSA
• Development experience in Chassis management
• Knowledge of asic forwarding, Linux drivers and 3rdparty ASICs/network processors highly desired.
• Excellent debugging skills and rich experience using various hardware, memory debugging tools
• Develop innovative solutions to redefine for the next generation data center.
• Ability to self-motivate with a strong desire to learn, and ability to be flexible
• Flexibility in a fast paced, constantly evolving, environment
• Develop SDK for next generation feature rich network ASIC
  
  

Desired:

• Working experience in merchant silicon
• Knowledge of asic forwarding, Linux drivers and 3rdparty ASICs/network processors highly desired.
• Experience working on Scalable, Distributed Architectures a plus
• Experience with Network Switches
• Strong written & verbal communication skills,
• Ability to multi-task and solve complex problems
• Ability to drive a team towards results
• Consistent track record of learning new technologies and features on own initiative
• A demonstrable passion for technology and software development
  
  

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!