Manager Software Development

Cisco Systems; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a Manager of Software Development to lead the Cisco 8000 product team focusing on scalable network solutions. Candidates should have a solid background in software development, specifically in L3 forwarding and embedded systems programming. This role involves collaborating across global teams and significantly impacting the evolution of network technology. Exciting opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity await at Cisco.

Benefits

Dedicated paid time off to volunteer

Inclusive Communities for employee engagement

Learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience for Bachelor’s, 8+ for Master’s, or 5+ for PhD holders.
• Experience in leading software development projects and teams.
• Knowledge of QoS, hardware solutions, and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on Cisco 8000 router product development emphasizing L3 QoS.
• Collaborate with Data Centers and Service providers for software solutions.
• Plan and execute detailed project milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Programming with C/C++

Leadership in Software Development

Troubleshooting/Debugging

Agile Development

Network Protocols Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Linux OS for Embedded Systems

ASIC Programming

Python

Job description

Meet the Team
The MIG Routing team at Cisco provides you with an excellent opportunity to take your career aspirations forward! You will bring your unique talents to the group that works on Cisco's Router networking technology, which is creating unprecedented customer value by providing cohesive and innovative software, platforms and solutions for Cisco's core networking customers. The networking industry is going through a massive transformation to build the next generation infrastructure to meet the needs of AI/ML workloads and continuously increasing internet users and application. We are uniquely positioned to capture that market transition with the Cisco 8000 product family.
You will be part of the Cisco 8000 product team responsible for designing, implementing and collaborating on features that will run on the existing and next generation of Data Centers, Core and Edge routers. You will lead a team of SDK and P4 developers working on Cisco Silicon One flagship ASIC DataPath programming, implementing features and commonly shared infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to make an impact to the world in a fun thriving environment and to interact closely with diverse teams from different domains (ASIC hardware, software, applications and marketing) and from all around the globe.
Your Impact
As the ideal candidate for the Manager of Software Development, you possess a solid background in developing software for scalable network solutions, specifically focusing on L3 forwarding including QoS and ACL. You are experienced in leading, designing and implementing innovative products and collaborating across global teams, ensuring successful integration with both existing and next-generation Core and Edge routers. Your peers would describe you as self-motivated, highly ambitious, and passionate about changing the status quo. You would be able to tackle complex, time-constrained problems in which your technical and leadership skill will help you succeed in a collaborative environment.
As the Manager of Software Development, you will work on innovating products and massively scalable network solutions that are deployed by some of the leading web scalars and service providers in the world. Other responsibilities include…

• Lead a team of software for our Cisco 8000 NextGen router product family, with emphasis in L3 forwarding and QoS technology.
• Work closely with Data Centers/Web customers and Service provider customers to assist them in building and deploying groundbreaking features, solutions and applications.
• Plan, communicate and follow up on detailed execution plans with milestones and deliverables.
• Work closely with the HW team to ensure successful interfacing of the NOS with the network hardware
• Potentially participate in Cisco Patent Program and standardization activities (IETF, IEEE, etc)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience or Master’s in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience or PhD in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience programming and testing embedded software with C/C++
• Experience in leading projects and teams in software development
• Previous experience developing and debugging embedded systems based on Linux OS
• Experience with hardware solutions and hardware design to ensure successful interfacing with device drivers, registers, or other hardware components.
• Previous experience designing or implementing internet network protocols such as (IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Quality of Service (QoS) experience with classification and marking, scheduling and queuing, and shaping and policing
• Knowledge of ASIC programming and SDKs.
• Python experience
• CCIE or other networking certifications
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience in network virtualization development
• Creative analytical skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, experience in planning and project execution
• Ability to handle various tasks at the same time, prioritize them and handle time effectively

#WeAreCisco
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Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and that is our people at the heart of that. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you with us!

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