Software Engineer (Wireless & Smart Spaces) - C/C++, Python, TCP/IP, Wireless Networking, 4+ years of experience

Join Cisco Wireless and help transform the network experience with our innovative wireless solutions. Enhance speed and security, and apply AI/ML for real-time insights, continuous monitoring and seamless Wi-Fi connectivity including the latest Wi-Fi 7 technologies with sophisticated IoT management. Be part of the future of networking with us. Our impact is driven by the innovative, purposeful, and vibrant people who make up our inclusive community. When technology is intuitive, our customers can focus on what matters.

About the team:

At Cisco, we are powering the future of enterprise connectivity. Our Wireless and Smart Spaces teams develop secure, scalable, and intelligent wireless solutions that support everything from connected hospitals to smart campuses and industrial automation!

The Smart Spaces team works across embedded platforms, cloud-managed services, and real-time wireless systems to deliver magnificent performance and innovation at scale.

About the role:

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of embedded software for Cisco’s next-generation wireless platforms. You will focus on developing platform-level software and wireless features while collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to use Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to improve your efficiency and accelerate development workflows.

If you’re passionate about embedded systems, wireless networking, and solving real-world challenges, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software components for wireless platforms including access points and controllers.
• Write efficient, reliable C/C++ & Python code for embedded systems.
• Participate in system bring-up, protocol feature development, performance tuning, and bug fixing.
• Using Generative Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Cursor) to streamline code development and reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware and QA teams to ensure software integration and testability.
• (Optional) Contribute to automated test frameworks or validation tools as needed.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of first-hand software development experience, ideally in embedded systems or networking
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
• Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, system-level debugging, and Linux-based environments
• Experience with version control, build systems, and debugging tools
• Exposure to Generative AI tools for development (or eagerness to adopt them)
• Strong analytical skills and a growth mindset
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in multi-functional settings

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with 802.11/Wi-Fi protocols or wireless feature development
• Familiarity with kernel modules, network stack tuning, or real-time performance debugging
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or system integration test environments
• Knowledge of cloud-managed wireless solutions or network controllers
• Interest or experience in automation or validation frameworks
  
  

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

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