Optical Senior Software Development Engineer

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  • Location:
    Bangalore, India
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Software Development
  • Job Id
    1431913

Join Our Team at the Forefront of AI Infrastructure Innovation

With the exponential growth of AI infrastructure, it is essential to redesign our optical systems to address the current challenges related to the linear increase in cost, power, and rack space. To support this growth, we need to focus on simplifying and designing cost-efficient optical solutions. Join our team, which is at the forefront of innovation, and experience the passion of complete product development from design to deployment.

Our team has delivered significant achievements in the last 12 months, including the 1.6T per Port TXP/MXP and multiple new platforms such as NCS 1014, 1020, and Enhanced Optical Control Loops. Additionally, we have delivered two Pioneer (now Pinnacle) Award products at Cisco.

Who You'll Work With

Cisco Networking Engineering (CNE), formerly known as Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE), is a multi-billion-dollar business that generates revenue primarily from the Web, Service Provider Edge, Core, and Optical markets. The organization in India handles the development of high-end routers like ASR9000, NCS5500, NCS540, NCS560, NCS5700, and optical products like NCS1010, NCS1014, NCS1004, NCS4000, and NCS2000 series. We offer exciting career opportunities for enthusiastic and experienced software professionals in India.

Key Qualifications:

  • Experience in C and embedded systems with strong OS concepts (IPCs, multi-threading, etc.).
  • Strong skills in data structures and algorithms.
  • Extensive datapath bring-up experience on optical systems.
  • Proven ability to conduct efficient code reviews and implement best engineering practices across the team.
  • Use of AI tools to implement smart engineering practices.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with experience in tools like gdb, git, etc.
  • Device driver programming experience (SPI, I2C, Ethernet PHY Driver, Ethernet Switch Device Driver).
  • Programming experience in a Linux environment.
  • Basic or work experience with OTN products is an added advantage.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.
  • Exposure to open-source tooling.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and lead end-to-end software development for the platform and datapath.
  • Write comprehensive unit tests and integration tests, and clearly document requirements that translate to deployed use cases.
  • Take ownership and accountability in delivering features to the customer.
  • Work in a co-development model with key hyperscalers to design the systems of the future.
  • Work closely with the test team to validate and simplify solutions.

Come and join us in driving the next wave of AI infrastructure innovation!

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, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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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