Software Engineer

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. While the team may have hybrid days, this is at the discretion of the team and is subject to change at any time. Meet the TeamCisco Silicon One is the center of Cisco’s ASIC design and is driving the development of next-generation network devices for the AI/ML era. Our outstanding team works in a startup atmosphere within a stable and leading corporate environment, and our design center hosts all silicon Hardware and Software development fields under one roof. Our devices are crafted for universal adaptability, delivering high speed without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale, or feature flexibility. The Cisco Silicon One team develops breakthrough silicon products. We enable the use of these innovative products in the fast-paced world of Open Standards, Open Networking, and massively Scalable Cloud Data Centers. If you want to work with amazing people and groundbreaking customers developing the next generation of world-class products, join us. Your ImpactIn this role, you’ll join a dynamic team that develops the full software stack for Silicon One network processors, engaging with the Open Standards community and our esteemed customers to deliver best-in-class routing and switching platforms. You’ll also work closely with architecture, application, and design teams to define the next generation of ASIC products and play a pivotal role in the emerging fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Design and develop software driving the world's most sophisticated infrastructures, using modern C++ and Python Gain intimate knowledge of elite silicon and programming models Work closely with hardware engineers, architects, and multi-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with hardware components Conduct unit testing and debugging of embedded software, using various tools and methodologies to identify and resolve issues Collaborate on the full software creation process, from requirement gathering to production deployment Self-motivated, analytical, and effective at troubleshooting and optimizing embedded software Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a relevant field with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience Experience in C++ programming language Experience in the full software creation process (SDLC): requirement gathering, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and production Preferred QualificationsExperience with Open Standard Network Operating Systems and APIs: Silicon SDK development, SONiC, FBOSS, SAI, etc. Experience with programming models for world-class silicon Experience writing scripts in Python Experience in AI/ML applications or infrastructure solution Experience with L2 / L3 networking technologies strongly preferred Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification and UX (User Experience) at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Partners with other teams including design and product management to create the right solution for the customers. Creates technical design documentation to be used by the team as well as contributing to user documentation to be used by end users. Debugs and addresses software issues during development and in production systems to support customers. Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes. What You’ll Do: • Experienced professional using best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. • Works independently but receives guidance and direction from leader then determines best approach to accomplish work. • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. • Develops relationship with peer stakeholders within and across teams and builds productive working relationships. • May lead projects with limited complexity to execute the defined software engineering roadmap. • May lead small-to-medium features from technical design through completion. • Stays current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices; coaches others, as needed. • Contributes to delivery of high-quality design and deliverables. • Advocates for new features within a product to address customer needs. • Tracks metrics for product adoption and success. • Writes functional clean code and unit tests with minimal guidance. • Performs coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the development process under minimal supervision. • Performs code reviews for others in project. • Writes code enabling scale, reliability, and velocity in product releases. • Contributes as an expert in secure coding principles and understands threat model of a feature. • Troubleshoots complex issues within the production environment, may serve customers through on-call rotations to identify end user problems, may lead postmortem and write root cause analysis. • Expert on multiple functional components. • Shares knowledge across teams, both informally and formally (e.g., ad-hoc basis, internal presentations, blogs, newsletters). • Coordinates and collaborates on project timelines and continuously reviews, updates, and communicates project specifications to team members and stakeholders. • Develops remediation plans and alternatives to ensure timely delivery. • Identifies and acts upon opportunities to assist others. • Mentors peers and/or engineering interns. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience. • Requires working knowledge and expanded conceptual knowledge in primary technical job family and broadens capabilities; has worked with and is proficient with current technologies. Preferred Qualifications Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our so