Software Engineering Technical Leader : C/C++, Firmware & L2/L3 Networking |12-15 Years

123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Meraki in Bengaluru seeks a Software Engineering Technical Lead to design and develop high-performance system software for networking devices, including switches, routers, and wireless access points. You will lead features and drive architecture across the stack.

Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ coding skills, robust networking knowledge, and prior technical leadership. Collaboration with global teams, Gen AI exposure, and IP-driven innovation are valued at Cisco Meraki.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, EE/ECE or related field.
• Proficient in C/C++ with strong firmware development for networking products.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and system design.
• Experience in concurrent programming and IPC/RPC mechanisms.
• Solid knowledge of L2/L3 networking fundamentals.
• Experience with network testing tools like IXIA or sniffers is a plus.
• Technical leadership experience for high-performance teams.
• Familiarity with Gen AI technologies (Codex, Claude, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Architect networking components that are simple, scalable, and highly available.
• Design and development of Firmware for Cisco Meraki’s Switching products.
• Analyse requirements and problem statements to come with right software designs and solutions.
• To be able to write detailed Design documents and Functional Specifications.
• To code and unit test software components and modules.
• Strong white-box testing and automation skills are required.
• Triage, debug, and root cause simulation, software bring-up, and customer failures.
• Work with local and remote teams to review Product Requirements Document and collaborate on SW Specifications and test plans.
• Also responsible for reviewing test strategy and test plans for Functional and System Test teams.
• Innovate to file patents and create IP value for the company.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Networking fundamentals

Concurrent programming

IPC/RPC mechanisms

Firmware/software development

Technical leadership

Gen AI technologies

Network testing tools

Education

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

Tools

IXIA

Sniffer

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Meet the Team

Are you a visionary firmware developer with a passion for computer networking? At Cisco Meraki, we’re revolutionizing the world of cloud-managed devices, including switches, routers and wireless access points. Our products are beloved by customers around the globe, and our rapid growth speaks volumes about the innovation behind what we do. Join the Network Connectivity Team at Cisco Meraki, where your expertise will breathe life into our cutting-edge systems. As a Software Engineering Technical Lead you will be at the forefront of designing and developing high-performance system software that drives the future of networking technology.

Your Impact

In this pivotal role, your work will directly enhance the connectivity and configuration of L2/L3 protocols on our switches, ensuring seamless management and impeccable performance for Meraki’s switches. You will lead significant features and play a crucial part in shaping the future of switching.

Responsibilities

• Architect networking components that are simple, scalable, and highly available.


• Design and development of Firmware for Cisco Meraki’s Switching, products.


• 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.


• Work with local and remote teams to review Product Requirements Document, to collaborate on SW Functional and Design Specifications, Unit and Integration test plans.


• Also responsible for reviewing test strategy and test plans for Functional and System Test teams.


• 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 (12-15 years) or Master’s degree(10-12 years) in Computer Science, EE/ECE or related fields.


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


• Experience in developing software/firmware for networking products.


• Excellent knowledge of software architecture and system design.


• Experience in Concurrent Programming and IPC/RPC Mechanisms.


• Expertise in Network Fundamentals (L2/L3): Your solid understanding of network basics will be your foundation.


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


• Technical leadership experience in leading high performance teams to provide technical leadership for designing and implementing quality features and solutions.


• Hands on experience with Gen AI technologies (Codex, Claude etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with debugging and verification methodologies in C/C++.


• You have hands-on development experience on L2, L3 protocols.


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

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.