This engineering role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of world-class hardware for Cisco's network switches and routers. The work focuses on developing software with advanced application awareness to create flexible and agile network infrastructure, supporting multi-layered responses to the diverse workload demands of AI and ML. The position suits a motivated individual who enjoys solving complex challenges and thrives in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and develop BIOS, BSP, and Diagnostics for Cisco Core and Edge routing products
Design, develop, and test kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals
Develop and execute software test plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software
Lead technical reviews and discussions across teams
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 7+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years experience
Proficient in C programming
Previous experience in hardware and device driver development background, including experience with Linux hardware bring-up
Prior experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies
Previous experience in developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO
Nice to have:
Proficient in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB
Experience with Python
Prior experience developing software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems
Experience in troubleshooting software defects from kernel modules to applications
Previous experience with collaborative system design, specification writing, and requirements review
Experience with AI/ML
Knowledge of Layer 2/3 network protocols
Experience with network processors and optical networking
Familiarity with secure-boot, open-source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP)
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
Eligibility to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time
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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
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Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, incentive compensation is combined with base pay
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target
Important Details
Application deadline: 07/03/2026
About the Company
At Cisco, the company is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. Cisco has 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 its technology, Cisco experiments and creates meaningful solutions, leveraging its worldwide network of doers and experts to offer limitless opportunities to grow and build. The company works as a team, collaborating with empathy to make big things happen on a global scale.
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