6 days ago
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable, highly available firmware and networking components for Cisco Meraki switching products.
- Analyze requirements and create software designs, detailed design documents, and functional specifications.
- Code, unit test, debug, triage, and determine root causes for software bring-up and customer failures.
- Collaborate with local and remote teams on product requirements, software specifications, unit and integration test plans, and functional and system test strategies.
- Lead significant networking features and provide technical leadership for high-performance engineering teams.
- Develop innovative ideas that may result in patents and new intellectual property.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related field with 12–15 years of experience, or a master's degree with 10–12 years of experience.
- Proficiency writing quality code in C/C++.
- Experience developing software or firmware for networking products.
- Excellent software architecture and system design skills.
- Experience with concurrent programming and IPC/RPC mechanisms.
- Strong understanding of L2/L3 network fundamentals and hands-on development with L2/L3 protocols.
- Technical leadership experience guiding teams in the design and implementation of quality features and solutions.
- Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies such as Codex and Claude.
- Experience with C/C++ debugging and verification methodologies is preferred.
- Experience with traffic generators or analyzers such as IXIA or Sniffer is a plus.
- Cisco networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE are desirable.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on cloud-managed switches, routers, and wireless access points at Cisco Meraki.
- Collaborative work with local and remote engineering teams and opportunities to innovate and create patents or intellectual property.
- Cisco describes opportunities for growth and large-scale impact across physical and digital infrastructure.
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.