Embedded Systems Software Engineer II — High-Performance Firmware

Cisco

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Software Engineer Embedded Systems II in Dallas to design, develop, and optimize high-performance embedded software, drivers, and kernel components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust hardware-software interfaces powering mission-critical platforms.

The role emphasizes system-level test automation, Python tooling, and modern CI/CD practices to validate complex platform interactions and ensure product reliability across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

Must have degree in CS/CE/EE or related field and relevant work experience.
Strong C/C++ and systems programming with embedded Linux/RTOS experience.
Familiar with Linux development workflows, debugging tools, and Git.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance embedded software and drivers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on platform interfaces and reliability.
Develop system-level test automation and CI/CD pipelines in Python.

Skills

C/C++ systems

Embedded Linux/RTOS

Multithreading

Memory management

Git version control

GDB/Valgrind

Education

Master's in CS/CE/EE

Bachelor's with 2 years experience

Diploma programs with 3 years exp

High school diploma with 4 years exp

Tools

U-Boot/UEFI

Python

Bash

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

The role emphasizes system-level test automation, Python tooling, and modern CI/CD practices to validate complex platform interactions and ensure product reliability across the lifecycle.

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