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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $241,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), Content Management Interoperability Services, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Linux Kernel, Network Protocols, Open Source Technology, PCI Express, TCP/IP, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, EMMC
- **Published:** June 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g68c20

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science or relevant degree and 6+ years of related work experience or Master's degree with 3+ years of related work experience.

 + Prior experience with C/C++ and Python programming languages in Linux environment

 + Experience with hardware and device driver development.

 + Experience with Linux hardware bring-up.

 + Experience in Microcontrollers or embedded peripherals such as I2C, PCIe, SPI, MDIO, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

 + Linux kernel device driver development experience.

 + Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP.

 + Experience with Networking ASICs and PHY testing.

 + Experience with testing SSD, USB, NVRAM, or eMMC

 + Experience with troubleshooting and debugging skills.

 + Familiarity with secure-boot, open-source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP).

 + Experience with software quality processes.

## Description

In this role as Hardware Diagnostic Engineer, you will work on embedded software development using Linux system and diagnostics tests suites while also working on new hardware system bring-up. This role also includes collaborating with cross functional teams including ASIC team, hardware team, vendors, and manufacturers. Developing board support package for bringing up SiliconOne ASIC and running SONiC. Help solve hardware issues in building products as well as perform coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process.


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