Embedded Software Engineer, RoomOS and PhoneOS

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Software Engineer for the Collaboration Devices group to design and implement next‑gen software powering Cisco Phone and Room devices.

You will work with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable software enabling seamless collaboration in hybrid work environments. The role emphasizes performance‑critical, device‑level programming with C/C++ and embedded systems experience, with opportunities to influence products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related software development experience or a Master’s with 3 years.
• Experience with performance-critical, device-level applications using C and C++.
• Experience in embedded systems or network devices software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software features powering Cisco Phone and Room devices.
• Collaborate with senior technologists and cross-functional teams to build robust solutions.
• Develop scalable software for hybrid and remote work environments.

Skills

C and C++ development

Embedded systems

Python or Java scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Command-line tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Command-line tools

Job description

This role is hybrid, 3-days per week from our Research Triangle Park, North Carolina office.

Meet the Team

The Cisco Collaboration team delivers best-in-class productivity and communication solutions—like Webex meetings, Webex teams, desk & room collaboration devices that enable employees to securely connect and collaborate from anywhere. Our diverse group of product managers, engineers, project managers, and UX designers is committed to simplifying teamwork, fostering innovation, and supporting business agility for global enterprises and government agencies. We focus on seamless digital workplace experiences, continuous improvement, and driving technology adoption in hybrid and remote work environments.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer within Cisco’s Collaboration Devices group, you will design and implement the cutting‑edge software features that power the future of hybrid work—specifically Cisco Phone and Room devices. You will actively collaborate with senior technical leaders and cross‑functional engineering teams to build robust, scalable solutions that enhance global communication. This role is exciting because it places you at the intersection of high‑impact hardware and intuitive software, offering the opportunity to influence products used by millions of users daily.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related software development experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related software development experience.
• Experience working with performance‑critical, device‑level applications using C and C++ programming languages.
• Experience in software development for embedded systems or network devices.
• Experience using Python or Java for scripting and automation tasks, application development and integration within device software.
• Experience with production ready CI/CD pipelines with experience managing and writing automation tests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems such as Git and command‑line tools to support development workflows.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to interact with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new programming languages and technologies as required.

CollabHiring 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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $128,600.00 to $184,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees, 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco. Non‑exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees. Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations). 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next. Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members. Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.

For non‑sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance‑based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non‑quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota‑based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non‑quota‑based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area: $155,000.00 - $256,000.00. Non‑Metro New York state & Washington state: $138,100.00 - $227,900.00.

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non‑exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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.