Senior Software Engineer (MX)- (C++, Layer2/Layer3/VPN, 7+ yrs)

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Hiring Remotely in Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Conversational AI
Cisco Meraki simplifies powerful technology so that passionate people can focus on their mission.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco Meraki, you will design, develop, and maintain software for security and SDWAN devices, focusing on VPN solutions and improving existing systems. You will use C++ in a Linux environment and work on network security and optimization projects. Collaboration and communication skills are essential for this role.
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About Meraki:

As the leader in cloud-managed IT, Cisco Meraki connects passionate people to their mission by simplifying the digital workplace. Our impact is driven by the innovative, purposeful, and vibrant people who make up our inclusive community. When technology is intuitive, our customers can focus on what matters.

Our employees fuel the magic of the Meraki community. They have fostered an environment that empowers Merakians to challenge limits, embrace risks, and assist our customers in pursuing their missions.

Our guiding principles are rooted in our four core values: 'care deeply,' 'everybody in,' 'simplify everything,' and 'be brave.' These pillars have propelled us to the forefront of cloud-managed IT leadership and have played a pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive future for all.

About the Role:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the definition, design, development, test, debugging, release, enhancement or maintenance of software. Develop firmware features for MX (Security and SDWAN- Software Defined Wide Area Network) device. Focus on delivering high-quality Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions, as well as fix regressions and customer issues. Responsible for improving and re-architecting existing components and subsystems, as well as developing new features to support the future growth of the product, both in terms of functionality, simplicity, scalability, and availability. Responsible for designing and developing security software solutions such as Client VPN, IPSec VPN. Apply advanced theoretical knowledge to perform job duties. Telecommuting permitted

You are an ideal candidate if you:

 Have 8+ years of professional (or comparable) experience writing production code

 Strong Problem Solving Skills using C++

 Have good understanding of UNIX based OS and Network fundamentals

 Effective Collaborative and Communication skills

 An appetite for learning about software and systems, and an interest in breaking things to learn how to make them better.

 A strong networking foundational knowledge (LANs, routing, switching, wireless)

 Experience developing and troubleshooting in a Linux environment

 Experience working with and writing concurrent programs

 Understanding of OS fundamentals and experience working in both kernel and user space.

 A focused, organized approach to development, testing, and quality

 Effective Collaborative and Communication skills

 

Bonus points for:

 Experience working application profiling and optimization

 Exposure to strong Swan and IPsec data path.

 Working knowledge of core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, IPv6, Radius)

 Understanding of network security fundamentals

 Experience working with version control, specifically Git

 Experience with Yocto

 Experience with an Agile methodology (e.g., Scrum, Kanban

Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 pays at the standard rate of 1% of incentive target for each 1% revenue attainment against the quota up to 100%.  Once performance exceeds 100% quota attainment, incentive rates may increase up to five times the standard rate 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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HQ: San Francisco , CA
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Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Meraki is a Greek word meaning “something done with soul, creativity, or love.” With this name as our mantra, we’re building a welcoming workplace that attracts eclectic, curious, purposeful people who unite to ignite our customers’ passions. Together, we create powerful, simple technology with the potential to change everything.

Why Work With Us

We believe that when passionate people are able to spend less time struggling with technology, they can spend more time on what matters—like teaching kids, running businesses, keeping airports safe, and connecting disaster victims with relief. That’s the real power of simplicity.

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