Embedded Software Engineer | C, Device Driver, Linux ,Multithreading - 10+ years - Bangalore
Cisco3 days ago
Responsibilities
- Design and develop BSP and diagnostics for Cisco core and edge routing products.
- Design, develop, and test kernel and user-space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
- Develop and execute software test plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software.
- Troubleshoot software defects from kernel modules through applications.
- Contribute to system design, specifications, requirements reviews, and software quality processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 10+ years of experience, or a master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
- Strong hardware and device-driver development experience, including Linux hardware bring-up.
- Experience with multithreading, event handling, and state-machine implementation.
- Experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO.
- Preferred experience with GDB and KGDB kernel debugging tools.
- Preferred experience delivering software for large-scale, high-speed interfaces and bandwidth.
- Preferred knowledge of Layer 2/3 network protocols, network processors, optical networking, secure boot, CMIS, and SFF standards.
- Preferred experience with AI/ML and agentic AI frameworks and open-source tools.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, communication, mentoring, and continuous-learning skills.
About Cisco
Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.