Software Engineer

Requirements

• 1 - 3 years proven experience in internetworking technologies and applications.
• Good experience in developing software in C, under multi-threaded environment with Excellent problem-solving skills
• SDK Development: Design, implement, and maintain SDKs that enable seamless integration between software applications and underlying hardware or network layers
• Familiarity with DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit), P4 programming language, or similar frameworks for high-performance packet processing.
• - Experience with hardware platforms such as ASICs, FPGAs, or NPUs
• Hands on Data Structures, Operating Systems and Data Networking fundamentals
• Experience in development of Layer 2 (Ethernet) and/or Layer 3 Networking protocols including Routing, IPV4/6 (unicast/multicast) Is preferable
• Expertise in working with Linux OS
• Experience in any Cisco OS - XR, XE or NXOS would be a plus
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (MS preferred).
• Good 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
• Why Cisco?
• We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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Additional Information

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Meet the Team The Enterprise Switching organization delivers top-tier products, with the Catalyst Cat9000 series leading in core, aggregation, and access switching for security, IoT, and Cloud. These switches are essential for SD-Access, Cisco's intent-based networking architecture, offering the bandwidth, speed, and scale needed for hybrid work environments. They improve security with PoE power and AI/ML for zero-trust security and provide outstanding network experiences both on-premises and in the cloud through Cisco DNA Center or the Meraki Dashboard. The new Catalyst 9000X models offer flexible operations and secure, high-speed performance. Our team is world-class for creating industry-leading products that have redefined the enterprise market for decades through innovation.

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