Embedded Systems Engineer — Networking & Firmware

Cisco; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Parental leave

Competitive time-off policies

Job summary

Cisco is seeking an engineer skilled in low-level programming to contribute to next‑generation OS, firmware, and networking stack developments in a hardware‑software integration role. You will engage in environment setup, tool creation, and performance optimization while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The position emphasizes precision, organization, and scalable software solutions for global networking infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C and embedded Linux fundamentals.
• Familiarity with network principles and routing concepts.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting (Python or Bash).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software and tools ensuring hardware compatibility and network performance.
• Contribute to security infrastructure for Cisco core products.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality, efficient solutions.

Skills

C programming

Embedded Linux

Networking principles

Python

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps practices

Bash

Education

Certification or degree program in related field

Masters + 0 years experience

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Cisco is seeking an engineer skilled in low-level programming to contribute to next‑generation OS, firmware, and networking stack developments in a hardware‑software integration role. You will engage in environment setup, tool creation, and performance optimization while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The position emphasizes precision, organization, and scalable software solutions for global networking infrastructure.