As an integral member of this forward-looking group responsible for Cisco's IOS-XR operating system, you will work with engineers who architect, design, and develop some of the world’s largest Service Provider and Web products that are constantly evolving to meet customer business requirements. You will be interacting and working closely with some of the finest talent in the industry. What is more... we believe in making work both challenging and fun! Can't get better than this, right?
Your Impact
Looking forward to getting an exciting start to your career? You will bring your unique talents to the group that works on Cisco's IOS-XR operating system which is creating unprecedented customer value by providing cohesive and innovative software, platforms and solutions for Cisco's core networking customers. In your role as a Software Engineer, you will develop products that are deployed by some of the leading service providers in the world. You will work with a BU-wide vibrant technical community, learning from experts and translating this learning into exciting opportunities for personal growth. Experience the exhilaration of taking a product through development and integration.
Minimum Qualifications
You possess the ability to understand system-level architecture and design. Besides these, you have sufficient knowledge of product development life-cycle and tools. Your good written and verbal communication skills have always stood you in good stead.
- Experience: 7 years to 13 years.
- Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/EC or technical equivalent.
- Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in C/C++ programming and python for test automation
- Proven understanding of GenAI capabilities and AI-powered software development
- Sound knowledge of operating system concepts, computer networking, multithreaded programming and system programming on UNIX/LINUX based systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Broadband/subscriber protocols: PPPoE, IPoE, DHCPv4/v6, PPP, RADIUS/CoA, L2TP.
- Exposure to L2/L3 protocols
- Knowledge of Virtualization/distributed systems/Docker
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting IOS-XR or another carrier-grade network OS.
- Exposure to Netconf/Yang, GRPC, REST APIs is a plus
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Disclaimer
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Skills Required
- 7-13 years of professional experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication, or technical equivalent
- Strong C/C++ programming experience for high-performance embedded systems
- Python experience for test automation and scripting
- Understanding of GenAI capabilities and AI-powered software development
- Knowledge of operating system concepts, computer networking, multithreaded programming, and UNIX-based system programming
- Experience with broadband or subscriber protocols including PPPoE, IPoE, DHCPv4/v6, PPP, RADIUS/CoA, or L2TP
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting IOS-XR or another carrier-grade network operating system
- Exposure to L2/L3 protocols
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental-health resources, and expert second-opinion services. These offerings are positioned as a core pillar of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as expansive, with quarterly company-wide “Days for Me,” paid holidays and vacation, volunteer time, emergency leave, and a year-end shutdown in many locations. This breadth helps employees disconnect and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is emphasized through extended paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving assistance, adoption support, and resources for parents and caregivers. These programs are presented as global offerings, with specifics determined locally.
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What We Do
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
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