Senior Software Engineer, Networking

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  • Location:
    RTP, North Carolina, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    140400 USD - 200700 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Software Development
  • Job Id
    1433333

The application window is expected to close on: 4/11/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. 

Meet the Team

Our team is at the forefront of developing innovative networking solutions, leveraging the groundbreaking Cisco Silicon One ASIC and IOS XR software to deliver high-performance routers. We are dedicated to crafting a wide range of networking features that support the next generation of platforms, focusing on convergence in the service provider space to deliver significant features for web, cloud, data center, and mobile solutions. We work closely with some of the world's largest web, cloud, and next-gen service provider customers, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality solutions on the Cisco 8000 series, involving the development of SDKs and control planes for networking protocols, all while maintaining a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Your Impact

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a diverse team responsible for delivering innovative outstanding high-quality solutions on our Cisco 8000 platform involving groundbreaking next generation Silicon One ASICS. You will be part of the team developing SDK and/or Control plane for networking protocols.

  • Contribute to feature builds with minimal supervision, leveraging technical knowledge and collaborating to solve complex problems.
  • Work on embedded software with significant interactions between the software and hardware technologies.
  • Bring a level of expertise related to networking protocols with the ability to build quality features for customers.
  • You will be creating APIs that communicate between software and hardware layers.
  • Working collaboratively and cross-functionally between teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 8 + years of experience in a related field of work or a Master’s Degree with 6 + years of experience in a related field of work.
  • Experience working with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, FTP, IPv4/IPv6, etc.
  • Ability to program in C++ and/or Python. Writing code and testing features.  
  • Experience building and developing software and/or hardware APIs or working within the SDK networking layer.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with network processor software programming or embedded software programming.
  • Experience with or an interest in learning, chip hardware internals, program register, troubleshooting memory issues, resolve soft reboot problems, etc.
  • Experience with networking operating systems such as IOS XR or other like NOS.
  • Interest in learning Cisco 8000 routing platform and Silicon One Architecture.
  • Self-starter with the ability to drive technical solutions/features from conception through implementation. 

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! 



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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