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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SW Engineer- Data Center Switching - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $241,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Cisco Nexus Switches, Software Engineering, Private Cloud Environment, Network Routers - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g31iyl ## About the Role * Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD +4 years of related experience * Demonstrative skills in C and/or C++ and Python programming language * Experienced iwith Embedded and/or router/switch software development * Debugging with tools like GBD * Demonstarted experience with L2/L3/ACL/QOS Packet Forwarding and/or CPU packet path * Experience with traffic generator tools such as IXIA & Spirent Preferred Qualifications * SDK development on NPU/DPU/Networking ASICs is highly desirable. * Proven experience in fostering collaboration across diverse teams to achieve goals, resolve challenges, and drive innovation in a cross-functional environment. * Hands-on experience with SDKs to include integration, debugging and optimization of the SDKs in software projects. ## Description In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of core Ethernet Technologies with architectural exposure to craft and develop Ethernet Switching as applied to both Public and Private cloud infrastructure. You will work on the intricacies of the critically important infrastructure that enables the world-class, multi-layered Nexus switches. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in multi-functional collaboration and be exposed to all facets of the software development cycle from innovation and marketing requirements to product delivery. What You'll Do: * You will participate in a project team of engineers involved in the development of software for our next generation data center switch Nexus product family. * Define, architect, design, and deliver new features and solutions on the Nexus family platform * Work independently with direction from leader to determines best approach to accomplish work. * Develop relationships 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. * Will stay current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices; coaches others, as needed. * Contribute to delivery of high-quality design and deliverables. * Advocate for new features within a product to address customer needs. * Track metrics for product adoption and success. * Write functional clean code and unit tests with minimal guidance. * Perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the development process under minimal supervision. * Perform code reviews for others in project. * Write code enabling scale, reliability, and velocity in product releases. * Troubleshoot 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. * Share knowledge across teams, both informally and formally (e.g., ad-hoc basis, internal presentations, blogs, newsletters). * Coordinate and collaborate on project timelines and continuously reviews, updates, and communicates project specifications to team members and stakeholders. * Develop remediation plans and alternatives to ensure timely delivery. * Identifie and acts upon opportunities to assist others. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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