19 hours ago
Milpitas, CA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$155k - $223k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance Cisco IOS XR software for network routing and Layer 3 forwarding.
- Design, implement, automate, and validate software features for complex network architectures and hardware forwarding systems.
- Develop fully automated tests and use test tools to maintain software quality and performance.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex networking and production issues.
- Collaborate with routing control-plane, Cisco Silicon One ASIC, SDK, and fellow engineering teams.
- Support software solutions for hyperscalers, service providers, and AI/ML workloads.
- Use AI productivity tools and network automation to improve development efficiency and optimize routing performance.
- Deliver reliable, high-quality software and continuously improve Cisco IOS XR functionality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree plus 3 years of related experience, or a PhD plus 0 years of related experience.
- Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle and some exposure to agile development methodologies.
- Programming experience in C, C++, or Python.
- Development experience with network routing protocols.
- Experience using AI tools to improve engineering productivity, including optimization of complex routing protocols and latency reduction.
- Preferred: familiarity with Linux and development/debugging tools such as GDB, VTune, Valgrind, and Perf.
- Preferred: deep understanding of L2/L3 through L7 technologies, including OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, BFD, and MPLS.
- Preferred: familiarity with virtual machines and virtualization technologies.
- Preferred: automation experience with Python, Tcl, and Jenkins.
Benefits
- Starting base salary range of $155,000.00 to $222,600.00 for U.S. and Canada locations, excluding incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and basic life insurance for eligible U.S. employees.
- Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants and annual bonuses subject to company policies.
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, birthday and wellness days, vacation or flexible time off, sick time, family emergency leave, and optional paid volunteer days.
- The application window is expected to close on November 29, 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.