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# Software Engineering Technical Leader- Forwarding...

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $183,800.0 - $263,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Linux, Distributed Systems, Network Programming, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Engineering, Network Routers, Scripting
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggluk5

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's in a STEM field with 8+ years of experience in software development

 + Experience in C/C++ programming in Linux environment

 + Experience with network programming and protocols, such as BGP or OSPF, and knowledge of L2, L3, ACL, QoS, or Telemetry

Preferred Qualifications:

 + Experience in SDK development for network ASICs

 + Experience switch/router software development

 + Experience with operating systems and distributed systems

 + Experience using Linux in Networking Environment

 + Experience with Python scripting



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