15 hours ago
Bengaluru, IndiaMid Level
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test C/C++ software on Linux-based operating systems for scalable, high-performance networking devices.
- Develop embedded software and troubleshoot sophisticated issues across large, distributed codebases.
- Build and optimize port-control, Layer 2, Layer 3, PTP, ultra-low-latency, control-plane, and data-plane software.
- Leverage Cisco Silicon One networking hardware and ASIC capabilities in software solutions.
- Integrate AI/ML solutions into platform workflows while considering associated risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to develop and integrate high-quality software modules.
- Develop innovative approaches and contribute to organizational objectives and stakeholder-focused product direction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or computer science.
- At least two years of related experience in networking software development.
- Hands-on experience developing large-scale embedded control-plane and data-plane systems using C/C++ on Linux-based networking switches and routers.
- Experience with Layer 2, Layer 3, PTP, and ultra-low-latency networking technologies, protocols, and data-plane behavior.
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex software issues, including practical use of GDB.
- Experience developing scalable, maintainable, production-ready software in Python.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience building and integrating AI/ML solutions into software workflows.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
- Experience with the Nexus 9000 networking platform is preferred.
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.