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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Technical Leader - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $183,800.0 - $263,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Platform Management Interface, BIOS, Binary Space Partitioning, C++ (Programming Language), Content Management Interoperability Services, Software Quality, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Kernel Debuggers, Routing, Network Protocols, PCI Express, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/15159957?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F15159957%2FSoftware-Engineering-Technical-Leader-California-Milpitas ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 10+ years experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years experience. * Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming. * Strong hardware and device driver development background, including experience with Linux hardware bring-up. * Experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies. * Skilled in developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO. Preferred Skills * Proficient in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB. * Experience developing software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems. * Ability to troubleshoot software defects from kernel modules to applications. * Experience with collaborative system design, specification writing, and requirements review. * Commitment to quality, mentoring, and continuous learning in networking, optics, and embedded systems. * Experience with AI/ML. * Knowledge of Layer 2/3 network protocols. * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills. * Experience with network processors and optical networking. * Familiarity with secure-boot,open-sourcetools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP). * Strong communication skills and knowledge of software quality processes. ## Description The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms-like Silicon One-are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development-from design to qualification to production-is within our team, we're able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world. Your Impact * 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. ## 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) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How to Submit CFPs and Get into Public Speaking - Moran Weber](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2112-how-to-submit-cfps-and-get-into-public-speaking-moran-weber) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read)