Software Engineer Technical Leader - Embedded C, Networking(L2/L3/OSPF/Network Processor/Optical Network/SFP/QSFP - Sonic/ONIE/BMC/IPMI/ Redfish - I2C/SPI/UART/PCIe/GPIO - 13 to 18 years - Bangalore

123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco's Common Hardware Group (CHG) in Bengaluru seeks skilled software engineers to join the Diagnostic/BSP team, focusing on BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Core and Edge routing products. You will design and test drivers for FPGA and high-speed networking peripherals and collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate software on embedded hardware.

Ideal candidates have strong C/C++/Python skills for embedded systems, Linux driver experience, and familiarity with I2C/SPI/UART/PCIe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with proven track record, 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.
• Hands on 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, GPIO.

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.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Linux

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

GDB

KGDB

Job description

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 outstanding 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. These capabilities support multi-layered responses to the diverse workload demands of AI and ML. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your technical skills and gain transparency and recognition across cross-functional teams within Cisco. We value motivated individuals who enjoy solving sophisticated challenges and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Your Impact 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. Utilize deep technical expertise for complex consultations and act as a guide both internally and externally. Shape technology and industry trends to enable a competitive advantage and ensure long-term business impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with proven track record, 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.
• Hands on 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, GPIO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in 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.
• Prior experience with troubleshooting skills for software defects from kernel modules to applications.
• Prior 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).

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.

Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers - it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.