Embedded Network Software Engineer I

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick time

401(k)

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Milpitas, California, is seeking a Software Engineer I (Full Time) to contribute to the Nexus 9000 family and related routing, switching, and security platforms.

You will work on high‑performance platform software, device drivers, and QA automation, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver resilient networking solutions and zero‑defect releases. The role emphasizes embedded Linux, C/C++, Python scripting, and CI/CD, with benefits including life and vision insurance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with up to 2 years' experience in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in C or C++ and embedded Linux fundamentals.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSI) and routing principles.
• Experience with Python or Bash scripting and CI/CD tools.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and test high-performance platform software and device drivers for Cisco Nexus 9000 switches/routers.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to write specifications and implement features in security, QoS, ACLs, and CoPP.
• Develop system-level test automation using Python and CI/CD pipelines.
• Diagnose and resolve complex platform/OS challenges and contribute to zero-defect releases.

Skills

C / C++

Embedded Linux

Networking basics

Python / Bash

CI / CD pipelines

DevSecOps concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Milpitas, California, is seeking a Software Engineer I (Full Time) to contribute to the Nexus 9000 family and related routing, switching, and security platforms.

You will work on high‑performance platform software, device drivers, and QA automation, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver resilient networking solutions and zero‑defect releases. The role emphasizes embedded Linux, C/C++, Python scripting, and CI/CD, with benefits including life and vision insurance,