Software Engineering Technical Leader - Cisco Silicon One

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and debug Cisco's next-generation Silicon One software.
• Interact and work closely with Cisco system product development teams to develop and debug datapath applications.
• Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and customers to develop, debug, and support Silicon One software.
• Drive system integration and testing across hardware and software components.
• Work on networking protocols for switch/router and infrastructure products.
• Modify and add new software enhancements to improve product capabilities.
• Contribute to testing and debugging to ensure system and solution quality.
• Translate ASIC architecture knowledge to product development teams.
• Provide guidance and support, including documentation, for Silicon One customers.
• Develop automated regression test suites and create new test cases.
• Assist customers with integrating Silicon One Software into their NOS environment and provide ongoing support.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in EE/CS with 8+ years of related experience or Master of Science in EE/CS with 6+ years of related experience.
• Experience in software development and integration using C++ and Python.
• Hands-on experience with L2/L3 networking and forwarding protocols (bridges/routers).
• Experience developing and debugging in a Linux environment.
• Experience with system-wide development, testing, and debugging.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of GDB/PDB and debugging application and kernel drivers.
• Expertise in BGP, ECMP, and ACL scalability and performance evaluation.
• Experience with traffic generators such as IXIA or Spirent.
• Experience with VLAN or VXLAN.
• Understanding or experience with SAI.

Qualifications

• Educational background as specified in requirements (Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CS).

Benefits & Perks

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