Meet The Team
We deliver common software modules for Cisco Network Operating System (NOS) IOS XR and work on routing protocol software, transport protocols and critical infra for overlay services like VXLAN, EVPN. We are responsible for layers starting with the kernel and Operating System, core infrastructure such as IPCs, databases, pub-sub mechanisms, state management, routing/forwarding infrastructure, management interfaces like CLI or specific programmable APIs, security and services like 3rd party application hosting. We employ some of the finest talents in the industry to architect, design and develop products and solutions for world’s largest web scalers, cloud companies and SPs.
Your Impact
As a key member of Cisco IOS XR Platform Independent Software Development team, you will:
Collaborate with account teams, product management, other engineering team, architect and design sophisticated product requirements/challenges.
Demonstrate strong technical leadership via innovative solutions to customer problems including successful deployment.
Partner with other senior architects across Cisco on new opportunities and broad initiatives.
Be in the forefront of development of complex projects, working with managers for detailed planning and execution strategy, identify intermediate, well-defined achievements.
Act as a mentor and develop strong technical talent, leading towards development of long-term expertise, technical competency.
Do innovation within the team and chip in to Cisco’s intellectual property.
Strengthen product quality by identifying hot spots and deriving solution for the same.
Keep up to date with technology trends relevant to the group, adopt newer technologies and rapid prototyping to demonstrate.
Minimum Qualifications
BE/B.Tech or higher degree in CS/EC or equivalent with 8+ years in the networking or equivalent domains
An accomplished software engineer with experience in building resilient, scalable, and secure platforms using opensource and commercial software
Extensive experience in architecting and design of complex networking systems and various software engineering principles
In-depth knowledge and understanding of routing and switching technologies, including SR, SRv6, EVPN, MPLS, VXLAN, various L2/L3 protocols
Expert and experience in C/C++, Python, Linux system programming, process and memory management, multithreading
Preferred Qualifications
Leads postmortem and writes root cause analysis. You prioritize automation, operating with an evidence-based approach that challenges assumptions until they are validated.
You are willing to explore unknowns quickly, be a sounding board and dependable consultant on wide range of product ideas
Experience with kernel programming and open-source technologies is a plus
Candidates with demonstrated experience in team leadership and management are preferred.
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.
Skills Required
- B.E./B.Tech or higher in CS/EC or equivalent with 8+ years in networking or equivalent domains
- Expert-level experience in C/C++ and Python
- Linux system programming, process and memory management
- Multithreading and strong data structures knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of routing and switching technologies (SR, SRv6, EVPN, MPLS, VXLAN, L2/L3 protocols)
- Experience architecting and designing complex networking systems and scalable platforms
- Experience with kernel programming and open-source technologies
- Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring experience
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 — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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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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