Software Engineer - C & Networking with L2 & L3 @ Cisco

Your Impact

Our team develops networking software for one of the most advanced Network Operating Systems in the world. We focus on several platform-independent components, including system/infra software, OAM, manageability, and serviceability infra software, collaborating closely with platform development teams to enable the software stack on current and future platforms. The team works with technologies such as virtualization infra, application hosting, and serviceability infrastructure software, as well as emerging technologies in data models, telemetry integration, and routing innovations like segment routing and mobile IP.

Minimum Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points -these should be clearly defined, objective, non-comparative, relevant, and quantifiable to appropriately evaluate applicants not including soft skills):

• Typically requires a BSEE/CS or MS/CS or equivalent with 5-8 years of relevant experience in internetworking technologies and applications.
• Experience in developing Layer 2 (Ethernet) and/or Layer 3 Networking protocols, including Routing, IPV4/6 (unicast/multicast).
• Hands-on experience with Data Structures, Operating Systems, and Data Networking fundamentals.
• Expertise in developing software for complex multi-threaded real-time systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for optimal communication across all organizational groups.

Preferred Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points:these can include soft skills)

• Experience in any Cisco OS XR, XE, or NXOS is a plus.
• Strong hands-on implementation experience with one or more of the following: RTOS Internals, High Availability, IPC, Memory Management, Distributed Communications Infrastructure, Serviceability, Linux, Containers, Virtualization.
• Experience in developing networking software for Cloud infrastructure.
• Willingness to collaborate and excel in geographically diverse teams.
• Quick learner, self-driven, and passionate about excellence.