Develop software consistent with Cisco's Design Thinking Principles
Partner with hardware, platform, and NOS teams
Build platform infrastructure including automated device access generation, observability, and AI-powered tooling
Design compiler and code-generation systems
Apply AI/ML and LLM-based approaches to accelerate platform development
Lead medium-to-large features from technical design through delivery
Advise on architectural decisions
Set the engineering quality bar through code, design reviews, and technical documentation
Mentor engineers and facilitate knowledge sharing
Communicate delivery trade-offs and negotiate with cross-functional partners

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of related experience, OR Master’s degree + 4 years of related experience, OR PhD + 1 year of related experience
Experience in C and Python programming
Experience with Linux system administration, shell scripting, and system-level programming
Experience with CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI), Docker and containerized development environments
Experience with software infrastructure for network operating systems (e.g., SONiC, IOS-XR, or NX-OS) or embedded platforms
Familiarity with Board Support Package (BSP) development or hardware abstraction layers or platform bring-up
Experience with observability infrastructure (e.g., tracing, metrics, or logging systems like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, or Grafana)

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

CPythonLinux system administrationshell scriptingsystem-level programmingCI/CDDockerobservability infrastructureBoard Support Package (BSP) developmentAI/ML

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationnegotiationknowledge sharing