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# Software Engineer Embedded Systems I (Full Time) - United States

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $107,800.0 - $157,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Computer Engineering, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Github, Hardware Compatibility (Software Requirements), Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Routing, Network Protocols, Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Integration, Computer Network Technologies, Fpga Hardware, Information Technology, Devsecops, Cisco, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3430572482&tx=JT9486TYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months ):

-A Bachelor's degree with 0 years of work experience ; or

-An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate's, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 1 year of work experience ; or

-High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience.

 * Qualifying education and work experience should be inshould be in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
 * Proficiency in C programming and experience working in embedded Linux environments, including a solid understanding of operating system fundamentals.
 * Working knowledge of core networking principles, routing protocols, and general network architecture concepts.
 * Hands-on experience developing automation scripts (e.g., Python or Bash), utilizing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and applying DevSecOps practices within software workflows., * Conceptual understanding or hands-on experience with AI/ML.
 * Understanding of cybersecurity principles and security protocols.
 * Experience with FPGA development.
 * Knowledge of signal and power integrity, and PCB design.

## Description

You are a passionate engineer skilled in low-level programming, networking protocols, and hardware-software integration, with strong communication and collaboration abilities. You thrive in solving complex challenges through innovation and precision, while being highly organized and process-driven. Your work develops and maintains critical software and tools that ensure hardware compatibility, network performance, and security for Cisco's core products like operating systems, firmware, and networking stacks. By effectively managing your time and streamlining processes, you deliver high-quality solutions that embed resilience and efficiency into global communications infrastructure, directly contributing to Cisco's leadership in trusted, scalable networking technologies.