Software Engineer (L2/L3-Embedded)
About The Position
This is a role within Cisco's Cloud Networking Business Group (CNBG). You will have opportunity to develop & support software for the Nexus 9000/3000 Data Center product lines and be a key part of Cisco’s Data Center strategy that features application awareness to make the network infrastructure flexible and agile for dynamic response to application needs and virtual machine workload mobility. We are looking for someone who strives in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You will be part of a dedicated team that has epitomized open communications, empowerment, innovation, collaboration and customer success. You will work with a diverse group of some of the brightest problem solvers and thinkers in the Data Center Switching Services Team that work on QoS, Security, ACL, NAT, Telemetry, PTP, Load Balancing, Service Chaining, Ultra Low Latencies technologies for current & next generation Data Center & Cloud switches.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of professional experience
- Demonstrated skills in C, C++ and/or Python programming skills and using scalable debugging tools like GDB etc
- Hands on experience on switch/router embedded system software development including driver development, OS kernel, hardware programming and related areas
Nice To Haves
- Experience in one or more of the following areas
- L2/L3 Ethernet switching and routing protocols
- Knowledge of Data Center technologies like VxLAN/EVPN, SR/MPLS, ECMP, Multi-Site Fabrics, Controllers, QoS, Security Policies, ACL, NAT, , PBR, PFC, Load balancing, Service chaining
- Performance engineering, Routing Scale, Upgrades, OpenConfig, Patching
- NetFlow, sFlow, INT, Flow Telemetry
- Developing SDK, P4, using ASIC Emulators & Sim modules
Responsibilities
- Define, design, deliver and support SDK, P4 code, Software modules for Cisco/merchant ASIC Data Center Switch Platforms
- Write complete functional and design specs
- Design, develop & debug large portions of software independently and rapidly
- Learn existing & maintain wide range of Data Center products & technologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
