Embedded Systems Engineer: Low‑Level & Networking

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks an engineer skilled in low-level programming, networking protocols, and embedded Linux. You will contribute to software and tools that ensure hardware compatibility, network performance, and security across Cisco core products.

The role emphasizes collaboration, precision, and process discipline to deliver high-quality solutions for a global communications infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Must have completed degree or equivalent in CS/SE/CE/IT within 3 years or expect completion within 12 months.
• Proficiency in C programming and embedded Linux environments; OS fundamentals.
• Experience with networking concepts and automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software and tools ensuring hardware compatibility, performance, and security for Cisco core products.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality, resilient networking software and firmware.
• Apply CI/CD practices and DevSecOps methodologies to software workflows.

Skills

Low-level programming

Networking principles

Scripting (Python/Bash)

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE/IT

Associate's/ Apprenticeship/ Boot camp/ Certification with 1 year experience

High school diploma with 2 years experience

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks an engineer skilled in low-level programming, networking protocols, and embedded Linux. You will contribute to software and tools that ensure hardware compatibility, network performance, and security across Cisco core products.

The role emphasizes collaboration, precision, and process discipline to deliver high-quality solutions for a global communications infrastructure.