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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $146,700.0 - $277,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Network Operating System (NOS), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Device Drivers, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Network Layer, Network Protocols, Cisco Nexus Switches, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Private Cloud Environment, Network Routers, System Availability, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fa53851901985850

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development
 * 5+ years of hands-on programming experience in C and C++
 * 5+ years of experience developing embedded system software for switches or routers
 * 3+ years of experience implementing or working with Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) networking protocols

Preferred Qualifications

 * 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

## Description

At Data Center Business Unit at Cisco, we are dedicated to driving innovation in networking technologies. Our focus is on developing groundbreaking Ethernet Switching products that address the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures, including those in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise environments. 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. You will work with a diverse group of some of the brightest problem solvers and thinkers in the Data Center
Switching Team that work on next generation of Data Center& Cloud switches.

Your Impact

You will participate in projects involved in the development of software for our next generation network operating systems for Cisco's industry leading N9K family of datacenter switches. You will be working on low level device drivers, OS components and application software that interact with home-grown and 3rd party ASICs, FPGAs and SDK.

 * 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


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