AI Networking Tech Lead: L2/L3 Forwarding Architect

Engg; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cisco Datacenter Switching team in Milpitas builds high‑performance Nexus 9K software for AI and cloud workloads. As a Tech Lead you shape designs, enforce secure coding, and collaborate with design and product teams to deliver reliable networking software.

You will mentor senior engineers, drive architectural choices, and push scalable solutions from concept to production, aligning with Cisco’s design thinking and customer needs. Proficiency in C/C++, Linux, and networking is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the networking domain.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming within a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop software per Cisco design thinking principles and secure coding practices.
• Lead major projects and mentor senior engineers.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to deliver reliable networking solutions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux

Networking

Datapath ASICs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Python

VXLAN

Job description

The Cisco Datacenter Switching team in Milpitas builds high‑performance Nexus 9K software for AI and cloud workloads. As a Tech Lead you shape designs, enforce secure coding, and collaborate with design and product teams to deliver reliable networking software.

You will mentor senior engineers, drive architectural choices, and push scalable solutions from concept to production, aligning with Cisco’s design thinking and customer needs. Proficiency in C/C++, Linux, and networking is essential.