Software Engineer - C, Linux, Embedded Systems

Meet the Team

Be a part of the highly talented engineering team developing the Mass S cale Infrastructure Routers used by the world’s leading Internet Service Providers, Data Centres, Governments and Large Enterprises.

Your Impact

As a  “ Software Technical Leader / Lead Software Engineer ” , you will:

• Design, develop and integrate products deployed by leading service providers worldwide.
• Collaborate with a vibrant, BU-wide technical community to exchange ideas and innovate on next-generation technology.
• Explore opportunities for personal growth while mentoring colleagues and working on cutting-edge technologies.
  
  

As a key member of this team, you will:

• Work alongside seasoned engineers to architect, design, and develop some of the world's largest service provider routers, web centres, and enterprises.
• Contribute to the evolution of these systems to support exciting new customer business paradigms.
• Interact and collaborate with some of the industry's finest talent, making work both fun and challenging.
• Engage with other groups such as Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, and Advanced Services.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications –

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience: 4 to 8 year s in embedded software/firmware development.
• Education: BE/ B.Tech /ME/ M.Tech /MS in CS/EE/IT/ECE, MCA, or similar education.
• Proven ability to derive design and code based on technical standards and write comprehensive, focused design documents.
• Experience in developing software/firmware for networking equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of software architecture and system design.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications :

• In-depth knowledge of C and a solid understanding of Python.
• Extensive experience in a Unix/Linux-based development environment.
• Excellent coding, automation, and debugging skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Familiarity with hardware architectures such as PCIe, DMA, I2C, SPI , NPUs/DPUs and processors like x86, AMD, and ARM . Experience with board bring up is a plus.
• Experience or good understanding of technologies such as AI/ML and cloud computing is a plus.
  
  

#WeAreCisco ( This is the Standard and cannot be changed )

#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 organisations, 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!