Embedded Software Engineering Technical Leader

123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited is looking for skilled software engineers to join their Diagnostic/BSP team, focusing on ensuring the reliability of their networking hardware.

This role involves developing BIOS, diagnostics, and device drivers for Cisco’s routing products. Candidates should have extensive experience in programming and embedded systems, along with a relevant degree. This position offers significant opportunities for technical growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 14+ years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 12+ years with a Master's.
• Experience in programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with device driver development.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for networking products.
• Design and test device drivers for FPGA peripherals.
• Develop and execute software test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for debugging.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Embedded systems

Linux hardware bring-up

Multi-threading

Event handling

State machine implementation

Protocol development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Linux

GDB

KGDB

Job description

Team Overview

Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG) at Cisco is seeking skilled software engineers to join our Diagnostic/BSP team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our world‑class hardware. Our team develops software for Cisco’s network switches and routers, which feature advanced application awareness to build a flexible and agile network infrastructure.

This opportunity allows you to grow your technical skill set and gain visibility across cross‑functional teams within Cisco.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco’s Core and Edge routing products.
• Design, develop, and test device drivers for FPGA and high‑speed networking peripherals.
• Develop and execute software test plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software.
• Innovate and drive unique software, hardware, and technology solutions with a global impact on Cisco’s product portfolio.
• Act as a technical expert for complex consultations and shape technology and industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 14+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years experience.
• Current experience in C, C++, and Python programming for embedded systems.
• Prior experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring‑up, multi‑threading, event handling, and state machine implementation.
• Prior experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies.
• Prior experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB.
• Experience leading board bring‑up, validation, and debugging of embedded systems.
• Ability to develop software from concept through delivery for large‑scale, high‑bandwidth systems.
• Experience troubleshooting software defects from kernel modules to applications.
• Experience in collaborative system design, specification writing, and requirements review.
• AI/ML experience and knowledge of Layer 2/3 network protocols, network processors, optical networking, secure‑boot, open‑source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP).