Compiler & Debugger Software Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Compiler and Debugger Software Engineer in Austin to design, implement, and maintain advanced compilation and debugging toolchains supporting Cisco’s core networking platforms.

You will optimize code generation for ARM64 and x86, enhance GDB/LLDB debuggers, and build regression pipelines with Python in a CI/CD environment. A background in LLVM and DWARF is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with limited work experience per options.
• Experience with C/C++ and memory management fundamentals.
• Understanding of computer architecture (ARM/x86) and OS basics.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced compilation and debugging toolchains.
• Develop compiler enhancements and runtime diagnostics in C/C++ and LLVM infrastructure.
• Build automated regression pipelines using Python and CI/CD practices.

Skills

C/C++

Memory management

Data structures

Computer architecture

LLVM

GDB/LLDB

Python

CI/CD

GCC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GCC

GDB

LLVM toolchain

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Compiler and Debugger Software Engineer in Austin to design, implement, and maintain advanced compilation and debugging toolchains supporting Cisco’s core networking platforms.

You will optimize code generation for ARM64 and x86, enhance GDB/LLDB debuggers, and build regression pipelines with Python in a CI/CD environment. A background in LLVM and DWARF is a strong plus.