Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a project team of engineers involved in software development for next-generation campus switching architectures.
• Define, architect, design, and deliver new software and features for campus switching platforms.
• Create new features, understand the functionality of competitive products, and propose solutions for the platform.
• Write functional and design specifications, program, and perform unit and integration testing of code.
• Review specifications and code for other software engineers on the team.
• Assist the documentation team with configuration aspects of developed features.

Requirements

• Typically requires MSEE/CS combined with 3-5 years of related experience or BSEE/CS combined with 6-8 years of experience.
• Good understanding of various networking protocols and standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills for complex systems.
• Experience in implementing tests, tracking, logging issues, and verifying bug fixes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Solid operating system fundamentals and networking concepts.
• Experience in designing networking systems with Forwarding, Security, ACL, and VXLAN (Overlay) technologies.

Nice to Have

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and a great teammate.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks independently with minimal oversight.
• Experience in customer deployments.
• Open to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Initiative to participate in efforts to improve software quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Educational background of MSEE/CS or BSEE/CS with relevant years of experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with potential bonuses.
• Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance and wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per year, including a floating holiday and a birthday day off.
• Vacation time accrual and flexible time off policies.
• Paid sick time off with carryover provisions.
• Paid time off for volunteering and community service.
• Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles with detailed incentive structure.