Technical Leader – SONiC Routing Software Development Team

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  • Location:
    San Jose, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    173100 USD - 241700 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Software Development
  • Job Id
    1432019

The application window is expected to close on: 1/13/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. 

Meet the Team 

We are the SONiC Networking Software Development team, and we are responsible for driving the innovations that powers our customer networks and executing on it to transform the world of Service Providers, Data Centers and Enterprises around the World. The software we are building will be used in millions of devices to build meaningful networks all over the world. We are revolutionizing the way network devices are managed.

Your Impact 

As a Technical Lead, Software Engineer, you will be responsible for partnering with the customer (specially data center customers) to understand their needs and co-define the set of requirements and use-cases with them. Providing architectural leadership for network architecture as well as software architecture.

  • You will have the ability to influence to drive deployments of Cisco Recommended Solutions.
  • Bring innovations and industry trends to drive the next set of innovations in control plane routing protocols charter for Cisco, to solve critical customer/business needs.
  • Provide thought leadership in networking technologies.
  • Be a part of and contribute to the Open Source SONiC community.
  • Be a mentor for a diverse and extremely talented team.
  • You will successfully execute on product delivery through entire lifecycle: requirements, design, development and post deployment customer support.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering and 8 + years of related work experience as a Software Engineer, or a Masters with 6 + years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience
  • Programming experience with C, C++ or Python. 
  • Experience working with Linux or other like network operating systems.
  • Have a background working in Networking and working with Networking technologies.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Exposure to SONiC and extensive contribution to SONiC community.
  • Experience with open-source networking stacks like FRR, Quagga.
  • Strong grounding in data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience with Unicast Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and technologies including Multicast Routing (PIM, IGMPv2, IGMPv3, mVPN etc) and other Controller based technologies.
  • In-depth understanding of packet forwarding, operating systems internals, algorithms, and computer architecture is helpful.
  • Strong knowledge of MPLS Technologies, including LDP, RSVP-TE. Experience with MPLS based VPNs (MVPN, L3VPN, L2VPN) is a definite plus.
  • Hands on experience with Cisco Routers (core, edge or access) is a plus.

#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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