Software Engineer - Enterprise Switching SiliconOne SDK

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  • Location:
    Milpitas, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    157400 USD - 222200 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Software Development
  • Job Id
    1438779
 

The application window is expected to close on:  11th June 2025.

 

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

 

Meet the Team - Who We Are

Join the Campus Switching Silicon One SDK team,  a part of Cisco's Catalyst Engineering Switching software division.

 Our team is responsible for designing and implementing switching features in the SDK layer of Cisco IOS-XE software stack that powers Silicon One ASIC based next-gen switching products. Our focus is to abstract ASIC/hardware complexities with well-defined software API/interfaces that help deliver consistent network switching features for products built with different ASIC/hardware.  Cisco switching products offer secure, scalable wired/wireless connectivity solutions for enterprise/campus customers. 

 

Your Impact -  What You Will Do

This position offers an opportunity to be part of network switching silicon SDK domain, and contribute to the design, implementation and rollout/adoption of new on-prem and cloud managed next gen Cisco NG9300 series switching products. You will work with a group of amazing team members, and have fun applying and learning new software design and development skills in the context of contributing towards building and introducing a new networking product to the market.

Day to day activities will involve building new features, understanding features in a competitive product and proposing solutions that work for our product, writing functional and design specifications, programming, unit & integration testing the software you develop.

 

Who You Are

You are  self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and can quickly ramp on multiple, interdisciplinary domains. You believe in building software that has clean APIs and well-defined layers and possess good debugging skills. Additionally, you’re able to work independently across geographically diverse teams (working with individuals located around the globe) and have creative analytical skills

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communications Engineering, or related degree and 7-10+ years of experience or Master's degree with 5+ years of related experience
  • Experience in software architecture, algorithms and data structures.
  • Experience in network routing/switching protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, STP, etc.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C++, C, and Python.
  • Hands-on networking software troubleshooting and debugging experience, familiarity with tools like GDB.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with programmable networking ASIC and SDK development.
  • Experience in distributed system software development experience, in the area of networking technologies.
  • Familiarity with open standard networking stack and API development.
  • Ability to understand software requirements, converting the requirements into software functional/design spec.
  • Excellent inter-personal, communication and collaboration skills to thrive in cross-functional teams.

 

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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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