Software Engineer

control plane to provide seamless management of its network traffic, enabling scalable, secure, and resilient traffic management in cloud and hybrid enterprise environments. You will work with a highly collaborative and skilled team to build solutions that advance the next generation of networking and security in Kubernetes environments. + Developing high-quality Go and eBPF code for Cilium OSS and Enterprise, while following open source development principles and best practices. + Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve performance, reliability, and security issues in the control plane. + Design highly scalable solution to reliably run Cilium in very large environments. + Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to technical documentation. Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelors Computer Science degree, or related fields + 5+ years of experience programming in Go + 2+ years of experience in eBPF + Experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Native workloads and/or

distributed systems + Experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF or similar) - implementation and/or hands on. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with Linux systems design, security and/or networking, Linux kernel + Experience designing and implementing APIs + Experience with Data Center Networking technologies - EVPN/VXLAN, SRv6 or similar + A public track record of open-source code commits is a plus Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and

Meet The Team Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations. We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that every employee contributes to our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to deliver exceptional products and services. Your Impact Cisco Isovalent is seeking a skilled and experienced Software Engineer troubleshoot, mature and improve the reliability and scalability of Isovalent Products. You will be responsible for building and enhancing a Kubernetes-native