Embedded Software Engineer (device drivers)

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  • Location:
    San Jose, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    157400 USD - 222200 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Software Development
  • Job Id
    1445026

The application window is expected to close on 7/30/2025

This is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite in our San Jose office required

Meet the Team 


The Distributed Systems Network team is working on the development of software for our next generation network operating systems for Cisco’s industry leading UCS Fabric Interconnect platform. You will work with a diverse group of the brightest problem solvers and thinkers joining a team working on the next generation of Data Center & Cloud switches. Be part of the Cisco organization that is driving the evolution and expansion into cloud computing. Champion new methodologies and create scalable software solutions that help build next generation data centers.


Your Impact 


As a Software Engineer on this team, you will be working on low level device drivers, OS components and application software that interact with home-grown and 3rd party ASICs, FPGAs, and SDK. Help to define, design and deliver new platforms for the next generation UCS fabric Interconnect platform. You will write functional and design specs independently and work closely with HW, ASIC team to bring up new platforms. You will also collaborate and work with QA and TAC / Escalation team to troubleshoot internal and customer issues.


• You thrive in a dynamic start-up-like environment. 

• Ability to define, design, and deliver new platforms for the next generation UCS Fabric Interconnect platform. 

• Ability to write complete functional and design specs independently. 

• Ability to design & develop large portions of software independently and rapidly. 

• You are a person who likes to get to the depth of technology, down to its bits and bytes. 

• Aptitude for learning a wide range of Data Center technologies.


Minimum Qualifications:


• 8+ years of relevant cloud networking industry experience 

• Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming languages 

• Extensive experience in operating systems and system architecture 

• Hands-on experience in developing embedded system software for switch/router devices, including kernel drivers.


Preferred Qualifications:


• Master's degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), or equivalent, or a Bachelor's degree (BSEE/CS) with relevant experience 

• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols 

• Demonstrated expertise in physical layer bring-up and debug processes 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills



Why Cisco? (This is the Standard and cannot be changed)

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future. 

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

 

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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