Software Engineer - C & Networking with L2 & L3

Meet the Team

Join our dynamic team at Cisco Networking Engineering (CNE), where innovation meets collaboration! We are at the forefront of delivering innovative software solutions that power the future of networking. Our talented engineers from diverse regions, product areas, and functions come together to drive impactful results.

The NeXT Platform Independent Common (PI-Common) group drives the PI software for Cisco's flagship routers and switches. We develop high-performance system software for various Cisco platforms, including Enterprise Switching & Routers, Datacenter Switches, and Service Provider Routing Platforms.

Your Impact

Our team develops networking software for one of the most advanced Network Operating Systems in the world. We focus on several platform-independent components, including system/infra software, OAM, manageability, and serviceability infra software, collaborating closely with platform development teams to enable the software stack on current and future platforms. The team works with technologies such as virtualization infra, application hosting, and serviceability infrastructure software, as well as emerging technologies in data models, telemetry integration, and routing innovations like segment routing and mobile IP.

Minimum Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points - these should be clearly defined, objective, non-comparative, relevant, and quantifiable to appropriately evaluate applicants – not including soft skills):

• Typically requires a BSEE/CS or MS/CS or equivalent with 5-8 years of relevant experience in internetworking technologies and applications.
• Experience in developing Layer 2 (Ethernet) and/or Layer 3 Networking protocols, including Routing, IPV4/6 (unicast/multicast).
• Hands-on experience with Data Structures, Operating Systems, and Data Networking fundamentals.
• Expertise in developing software for complex multi-threaded real-time systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for optimal communication across all organizational groups.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points: these can include soft skills)

• Experience in any Cisco OS – XR, XE, or NXOS is a plus.
• Strong hands-on implementation experience with one or more of the following: RTOS Internals, High Availability, IPC, Memory Management, Distributed Communications Infrastructure, Serviceability, Linux, Containers, Virtualization.
• Experience in developing networking software for Cloud infrastructure.
• Willingness to collaborate and excel in geographically diverse teams.
• Quick learner, self-driven, and passionate about excellence.
  
  

#WeAreCisco

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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 advised 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 reinvent 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!

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