Software Engineering Technical Leader - Networking - Cisco Systems, Inc.

Application is expected to close 11/30/2024

This role is hybrid in San Jose, CA.

Who we are

Cisco Silicon One is the center of Cisco’s ASIC design and is driving the development of next-generation network devices for the 5G and AI era. Our outstanding team works in a startup atmosphere within a stable and leading corporate environment, and our design center hosts all silicon Hardware and Software development fields under one roof.

Our devices are crafted for universal adaptability, delivering high speed without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale, or feature flexibility. The Cisco Silicon One team develops breakthrough silicon products.

We enable the use of these innovative products in the fast-paced world of Open Standards, Open Networking, and massively Scalable Cloud Data Centers. If you want to work with amazing people and ground breaking customers developing the next generation of world-class products, join us!

What you’ll do

In this role, you will be tasked with leading the design and development of software features for control plane and data plane on Cisco’s Silicon One NPU. You'll be responsible for creating software that will be used to build highly scalable, low power, low latency, dense systems for the ever-demanding AI/ML workloads, internet users and applications.

You will use modern C++, Network processing language of Silicon One and Python to develop software on the NPU. As the lead engineer, you will be part of requirement discussions with the customer and will work on scoping the feature post-closing the requirements. You will take complete ownership of delivering the software in a timely manner and with outstanding quality. You will lead a team of engineers and help the team with design/implementation related issues/reviews. You will gain intimate knowledge of the Silicon One hardware architecture, software programming models and work with the architecture and hardware teams to define the next generation of ASIC products being developed.

Who you’ll work with

Our team develops the full software stack enabling the Silicon One network processors.We work with the Open Standards community and our incredible customers to deliver best in class routing and switching platforms. Work also with architecture and design teams to define the next generation of ASIC products being developed.

You will work multi-functionally with ASIC teams, customer engineering teams to understand and prioritize features, capabilities.

These platforms play a key role in the emerging field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. We work with subject-matter experts around the world who share a common mission to deliver world-class products and to have fun doing it.

Who you are

You are an accomplished technical leader with a wealth of knowledge in software development for the networking domain. You have mastered multiple areas in networking and have been the lead designer of these areas. Your knowledge in Control and Routing plane is highly regarded and have expertise in building large complex systems designed to handle high scale/high density/redundancy. You are committed to developing software with clean, user-friendly APIs and clearly defined layers. You are a mentor to the team and your approach is marked by optimism and a positive outlook. Driven by self-motivation, you exhibit a strong sense of ownership in all your endeavors.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree and 8+ years of experience in an Engineering role or Master's degree or related with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience using C++ and Python for programming and design.
• Experience in algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with networking protocols and technologies
• Experience in analytical reasoning and debugging, with practical experience in using tools such as GDB, PDB, etc.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with cloud, data center, or edge networking products
• Experience with SAI, Sonic or other Network OS.
• Experience with writing and testing software for high performing and scalable networking products.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco