15 hours ago
Durham, NC, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$103k - $147k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software for Silicon One network processors using C++ and Python.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers, architects, application teams, and cross-functional groups to define requirements and integrate software with hardware.
- Conduct unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization of embedded software.
- Contribute to the full software lifecycle from requirements gathering through production deployment.
- Support next-generation ASIC products, routing and switching platforms, and AI/ML infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a relevant field with 3+ years of relevant work experience, or a master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience programming in C++.
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and production.
- Preferred experience with open-standard network operating systems and APIs, including Silicon SDK, SONiC, FBOSS, or SAI.
- Preferred experience with silicon programming models, Python scripting, AI/ML applications or infrastructure, and L2/L3 networking technologies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and basic life insurance for eligible U.S. employees.
- Potential eligibility for Cisco restricted stock units and annual bonuses for non-sales roles.
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, birthday and wellness days, vacation or flexible time off depending on classification, sick time, and additional family emergency leave.
- Up to 10 paid volunteer days per year.
- The application window is expected to close on October 20, 2026.
About Cisco
Cisco designs and sells networking, security, and collaboration platforms for enterprises, service providers, and governments, spanning routers and switches, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, zero‑trust, observability, and cloud-managed IT (Meraki) plus Webex. Its business model mixes hardware, software subscriptions, and support/consulting services. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco is a public company traded on Nasdaq and serves customers across data centers, campuses, and service provider networks.