Cisco · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, L2/L3, San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$152K/yr - $219K/yr
4+ years expCisco is a leading company in networking technologies, focused on developing innovative Ethernet Switching products. The role involves developing software for next generation network operating systems and collaborating with a diverse team on various aspects of the software development cycle.
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Responsibilities
Define, design, and deliver new platforms for the Nextgen ASICs for the Cisco Data Center Switch Platforms
Write complete functional and design specs
Design & develop large portions of software independently
Learn a wide range of Data Center technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM field combined with 4+ years related experience
C, C++ programming skills
Experience working with switch/router embedded system software development
Experience working with L2/L3 protocols
Preferred
OS, System architecture, Linux device driver and user space knowledge
Experience with high availability related to switch/router products
Master's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field combined with 2+ years of experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 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 determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1990-02-13IPO
Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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