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# Embedded Software Engineering Technical Leader

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $186,900.0 - $267,700.0
- **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, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Kernel Debuggers, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Open Source Technology, PCI Express, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Network Switches, Network Routers, Serial Peripheral Interface, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467044362&tx=VT6459TTT&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

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 10+ years experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years experience.
 * Prior experience in C, C++, and Python programming.
 * Previous experience with hardware and device driver development background, including experience with Linux hardware bring-up.
 * Prior experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies.
 * Prior experience 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.
 * Prior experience developing software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems.
 * Previous experience in troubleshooting software defects from kernel modules to applications.
 * Prior 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-source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP).
 * Strong communication skills and knowledge of software quality processes.

## Description

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) at Cisco is seeking skilled software engineers to join our Diagnostic/BSP team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our world-class hardware. Our team develops software for Cisco's network switches and routers, which feature advanced application awareness to build a flexible and agile network infrastructure. These capabilities support multi-layered responses to the diverse workload demands of AI and ML. This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skill set and gain visibility and recognition across cross-functional teams within Cisco. We value motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex challenges and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment.

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.