Embedded Software Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Karnataka seeks software engineers for the IIoT team to design and develop embedded software for industrial switching and routing products.

You will work on BSP, device drivers, kernel modules, and test automation, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust solutions for challenging industrial environments.

This role emphasizes hands-on coding in C/C++, debugging, and problem solving, with opportunities to file patents and contribute IP value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (1-3 years) or Master's degree(1-2 years) in Computer Science, EE/ECE or related fields.
• Proficient in writing quality code in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of OS (e.g. Linux, RTOS, Unix) and experience working with Linux kernel, device drivers.
• Experience in developing software/firmware for networking equipment.
• Experience using Traffic generators/Analyzers such as IXIA/Sniffer is a plus.
• Experience with debugging and verification methodologies.
• Experience in using AI tools for Software Development.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of IIoT hardware platforms, ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software layers.
• Design and development of control plane and data plane software for Cisco IIOT Switching, Routing products.
• Design and develop low-level software components, including BSP, device drivers and kernel modules.
• Analyse requirements and problem statements to come with right software designs and solutions. To be able to write details Design documents and Functional Specifications.
• Code and Unit Test Software components and modules. It is required to have strong white box testing and automating skills
• Triage, debug, and root cause simulation, software bring-up, and customer failures
• To be able to innovate and come up with new ideas that can lead to filing patents and creating IP value for the company

Skills

C/C++

Linux kernel

Device drivers

Networking firmware

Traffic generators

Debugging methodologies

AI in development

Control plane software

Data plane software

L2/L3 protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/ECE

Tools

IXIA

Sniffer

Job description

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Join the Cisco IIOT team in product development for Industrial IOT switching and routing products that transforms industrial operations. Cisco's IIOT team provides an outstanding, unique experience for software engineers by combining the resources offered by a sizable multi-geography organization and a large campus (with an on-site gym, healthcare, café, social interest groups, and philanthropy) with the startup culture and breadth of growth opportunities that working in a smaller teams can provide.

Your Impact

• Design and development of IIoT hardware platforms, ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software layers.

• Design and development of control plane and data plane software for Cisco IIOT Switching, Routing products.

• Design and develop low-level software components, including BSP, device drivers and kernel modules.

• Analyse requirements and problem statements to come with right software designs and solutions. To be able to write details Design documents and Functional Specifications.

• To Code and Unit Test Software components and modules. It is required to have strong white box testing and automating skills

• Triage, debug, and root cause simulation, software bring-up, and customer failures

• To be able to innovate and come up with new ideas that can lead to filing patents and creating IP value for the company

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors (1- 3 years) or Master’s degree(1-2 years) in Computer Science, EE/ECE or related fields.

• Proficient in writing quality code in C/C++

• Strong understanding of OS (e.g. Linux, RTOS, Unix) and experience working with Linux kernel, device drivers.

• Experience in developing software/firmware for networking equipment.

• Experience using Traffic generators/Analyzers such as IXIA/Sniffer is a plus.

• Experience with debugging and verification methodologies

• Experience in using AI tools for Software Development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience withcontrol plane software or data plane software, data structures, Linux/RTOS/Networking OS internals

• Experience in Networking domain with strong L2/L3, Wireless or Security protocols experience OR Experience in development and validation of peripheral interfaces (e.g. PCI, PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, Ethernet) and ensure their reliable operations is a plus.

• Cisco Networking certificates such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE are desirable.

• Excellent communication and strategic planning skills, while being self-motivated with a focus on execution.

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.