Meet the Team
Cisco Silicon One™ is Cisco’s groundbreaking silicon architecture that powers the next generation of web-scale, cloud, service provider, and enterprise networks. The Silicon One Software Engineering team develops the platform software, SDKs, and system software that enable the full capabilities of Cisco’s industry-leading networking silicon.
Our engineers work closely with silicon architects, ASIC designers, hardware engineers, and Network Operating System (NOS) teams to deliver highly scalable and performant networking solutions deployed in some of the world’s largest networks.
We are seeking an expert Software Engineering Technical Leader to own the design and development of Timing and Synchronization software components for Cisco Silicon One platforms, working closely with architects, senior technical leaders, and crossmulti-functionalneering teams.
Your Impact
As a Software Engineering Technical Leader, you will provide technical leadership for key Timing and Synchronization software initiatives across Cisco Silicon One products while collaborating closely with architects, senior technical leaders, and multi-functional engineering teams.
You will:
Lead the design, development, and delivery of Timing and Synchronization software features for Cisco Silicon One platforms.
Contribute to the implementation and evolution of Precision Time Protocol (PTP), Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), and related timing technologies.
Develop high-performance software solutions in C++ for Linux-based embedded networking systems.
Design and develop software components supporting clock synchronization, timing measurements, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance validation.
Collaborate with silicon architects, hardware engineers, SDK teams, and Network Operating System teams to enable timing functionality across Silicon One platforms.
Lead implementation and integration of timing features across software layers including SDK, platform software, and Network Operating Systems.
Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex software and system issues using GDB and other debugging tools.
Contribute to frameworks for timing validation, synchronization monitoring, performance measurements, and solving.
Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical planning activities with senior technical leaders and architects.
Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote engineering guidelines.
Collaborate across software, firmware, hardware, and ASIC teams to deliver high-quality networking solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement of software quality, development processes, and automation infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field with 10+ years of software development experience; OR
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field with 8+ years of software development experience.
Strong software development expertise in C++.
Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems and hardware-constrained environments.
Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, including system-level software development and debugging.
Hands-on experience using GDB and related debugging tools.
Experience developing networking software involving:
Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)
Timing synchronization and clock management
Strong understanding of Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking technologies.
Hand on knowledge of networking hardware components including PHY, MAC, and SerDes.
Experience designing, developing, integrating, or debugging software for networking platforms and networking hardware.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and handling Timing software across multiple Network Operating Systems (NOS).
Deep understanding of timing-related networking standards and protocols, including IEEE 1588.
Experience with timing measurements, synchronization validation, clock recovery, holdover mechanisms, timing monitoring, and diagnostics.
Experience developing SDKs, platform software, or device drivers for networking ASICs, NPUs, or switching/routing silicon.
Experience enabling and validating networking features on ASIC-based platforms.
Familiarity with Silicon One architecture, SDKs, and software ecosystem.
Experience with Linux kernel interfaces, device drivers, and low-level hardware programming.
Proficiency in Python for automation, diagnostics, and validation frameworks.
Experience with Port Management software, Ethernet port bring-up, PHY configuration, MAC programming, and SerDes diagnostics.
Strong understanding of networking protocols, switch/router architectures, and high-performance networking systems.
Validated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related with 10+ years experience OR Master's with 8+ years experience
- Strong software development expertise in C++
- Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems and hardware-constrained environments
- Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and system-level software development and debugging
- Hands-on experience using GDB and related debugging tools
- Experience developing networking software involving PTP, SyncE, timing synchronization and clock management
- Strong understanding of Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking technologies
- Hands-on knowledge of networking hardware components including PHY, MAC, and SerDes
- Experience designing, developing, integrating, or debugging software for networking platforms and networking hardware
- Experience developing and handling timing software across multiple Network Operating Systems (NOS)
- Deep understanding of timing-related networking standards and protocols, including IEEE 1588
- Experience with timing measurements, synchronization validation, clock recovery, holdover mechanisms, timing monitoring, and diagnostics
- Experience developing SDKs, platform software, or device drivers for networking ASICs, NPUs, or switching/routing silicon
- Experience enabling and validating networking features on ASIC-based platforms; familiarity with Silicon One architecture and SDKs
- Experience with Linux kernel interfaces, device drivers, and low-level hardware programming
- Proficiency in Python for automation, diagnostics, and validation frameworks
- Experience with port management, Ethernet port bring-up, PHY configuration, MAC programming, and SerDes diagnostics
- Validated ability to lead complex technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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