Embeded Software Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose, California, Miami (CA, MO, FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of the Service Provider/Web Scale Diagnostic team, working on cutting-edge Cisco 8000 network switches and routers. This role involves embedded software development and troubleshooting, collaborating with top talent in a dynamic environment. You'll contribute to the mass production of innovative products, ensuring that the technology meets the demands of AI/ML workloads. With a focus on learning and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills while making a significant impact in the tech industry. If you're passionate about technology and eager to solve complex challenges, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Vacation Time

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong knowledge of hardware and low-level programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug embedded software for Cisco 8000 products.
• Collaborate with hardware and ASIC teams for system bring-up.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Linux Environment

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Master's in Computer Engineering

Tools

Microcontrollers

I2C

PCIe

SPI

MDIO

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 05/25/25

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!

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

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

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.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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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