Software Engineer | C Programming || Networking L2/L3 @ Cisco

Meet the Team

This team delivers common software modules for Cisco Network Operating System (NOS). The team works on Routing Protocol software which includes BGP, IGPs, Multicast as well as transport protocols like SR and overlay services like VXLAN, EVPN. For XR, the team also is responsible for layers starting with the kernel and Operating System, through core infrastructure such as IPCs, databases, pub-sub mechanisms, state management, to routing/forwarding infrastructure through to management interfaces like CLI or specific programmable APIs. The team is also responsible for Security and services like 3rd party Application hosting.

Your Impact

• Lead the design and development of cutting-edge solutions to address complex customer challenges, ensuring successful deployment and high-impact results.
• Work closely with account teams, product management, engineering teams, and senior architects to align on strategies and deliver sophisticated product requirements.
• Cultivate technical expertise within the team by mentoring and nurturing talent, fostering long-term growth and technical proficiency.
• Address critical customer concerns by identifying product quality hotspots and implementing effective solutions to improve overall performance.
• Stay ahead of technology trends, embrace new innovations, and engage in rapid prototyping to shape Ciscos intellectual property and competitive edge.
• Plan and execute complex projects, setting well-defined milestones and collaborating with managers to ensure successful outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BE/B. Tech or higher degree in CS/EC or equivalent
• Experience of 8-12 years in Networking or related industry. Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of routing and switching technologies, especially SR, SRv6, EVPN, MPLS, VXLAN, various L2/L3 protocols
• Experience in architecting and design of complex networking systems and various software engineering principles
• Expert and experience in C, C++, Python etc
• Experience with kernel programming and open-source technologies is a plus