Embedded Software Engineer

Cisco; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cisco's Service Provider/Web Scale Diagnostic team as an Embedded Software Engineer. You will develop software for the next generation of Cisco 8000 products, collaborating with top engineers and tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience in embedded systems.

Benefits

Paid time off to volunteer

Inclusive Communities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience in hardware and low-level programming.
• Knowledge of Microcontrollers and embedded peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Embedded software development using Linux system.
• Collaborate with hardware and ASIC teams.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues.

Skills

C

C++

Linux

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science

Master’s degree in computer engineering or computer science

Job description

This range is provided by Cisco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$146,600.00/yr - $203,100.00/yr

The application window has been extended and is expected to close on: 06/25/25

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Be part of the Service provider/Web scale Diagnostic team inside Cisco’s Common Hardware Group (CHG). This team works on the CISCO 8000 network switches and routers that features application awareness to make the network infrastructure flexible and agile for multi-layered response to different workloads need of AI/ML.

Your Impact

You will work with a diverse group composed of the brightest problem solvers and innovators in the Diagnostic Software and hardware Teams located in San Jose. The team is responsible for bring-up and mass production of testing software on the next generation of CISCO 8000 products.

•Embedded software development using Linux system and diagnostics tests suite

•New hardware system bring-up.

•Collaborate with the ASIC team, hardware team, vendors, and manufacturers.

•Help troubleshoot hardware issues in building products.

•Performing coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process under minimal supervision

You are a self-starter and have a passion for learning technologies as well as troubleshooting and debugging complex systems using diagnostics software. Your coding skills, computer architecture knowledge, good interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with your ability to stay focused while working under pressure, make you an outstanding fit for our team.

Minimum Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science or relevant degree and 5+ years of related work experience.

•Prior experience with C, C++ programming languages.

•Prior experience in hardware and low-level programming

•Experience in Microcontrollers and embedded peripherals such as I2C, PCIe, SPI, MDIO, etc.

•Experienced programmer in Linux environment.

Preferred Qualifications

•Master’s degree in computer engineering or computer science or relevant degree and 2+ years of related work experience.

•Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP.

•Experience with Networking ASICs and PHY testing.

•Experience with SSD, USB, NVRAM, or eMMC.

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Networking Products

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