Meet the Team
The Cisco Wireless Platform team builds the foundational embedded software that powers Cisco’s wireless products. We work closely with hardware, system architecture, test, and product teams to bring up new platforms, enable core subsystems, and deliver reliable, high-performance software at scale. Our work spans platform bring-up, low-level software development, system integration, and product readiness for enterprise wireless solutions.
Your Impact
As a Platform Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate embedded platform software for Cisco wireless products. You will own portions of low-level platform software, drive subsystem integration, and troubleshoot system issues across development and productization. We’re looking for engineers who combine strong embedded Linux fundamentals with hands-on debugging experience and the ability to work effectively across hardware and software boundaries. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking ownership, driving issues to closure, and using modern AI-enabled engineering practices to improve productivity and execution
Responsibilities
Design, develop, debug, and validate embedded software for wireless platform products.
Own and enhance low-level platform components, including board support packages, platform services, boot-time initialization, and device-level software.
Drive hardware bring-up and subsystem integration for new and existing platforms.
Investigate complex software and system issues in embedded Linux environments and perform root-cause analysis to deliver robust fixes.
Contribute to performance, stability, and reliability improvements across the platform.
Work closely with hardware, test, manufacturing, and product engineering teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
Contribute to code reviews, testing, automation, and continuous integration with a strong focus on software quality and maintainability.
Use AI-assisted development and debugging tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and development efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and working knowledge of Python or shell scripting.
Extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex low-level software, including Linux kernel and U-Boot bootloaders.
Proven ability to optimize and customize kernel and bootloader code for ARM-based embedded platforms.
Deep expertise in peripheral communication and configuration, including I2C, SPI, PCIe (root complex and device enumeration), and Ethernet port bring-up (PHY/MAC initialization).
Strong proficiency in Secure Boot architecture, multi-stage authentication, image decryption, and system integrity.
Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex software and system issues within embedded environments.
Experience or strong interest in leveraging AI-assisted tools for development, debugging, test automation, and productivity.
Ability to work independently, collaborate within cross-functional teams, and take full ownership of features and technical resolutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with board bring-up, device drivers, or BSP development.
Familiarity with interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, PCIe, or Ethernet.
Exposure to networking fundamentals or wireless technologies.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 10+ years of embedded software development experience
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, plus approximately 7 years of embedded software development experience
- Proficiency in C and C++
- Working knowledge of Python or shell scripting
- Experience with embedded Linux and low-level platform software development
- Strong understanding of embedded systems fundamentals, including memory, interrupts, concurrency, and hardware/software interfaces
- Experience debugging software and system issues in embedded environments
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Ability to take ownership of features or technical issues and drive them through resolution
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Experience or strong interest in AI-enabled engineering practices
- Experience with board bring-up, device drivers, or BSP development
- Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, PCIe, or Ethernet interfaces
- Exposure to networking fundamentals or wireless technologies
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 — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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