Platform Software Engineer – Data Center Technologies

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the networking industry is looking for a Platform Software Engineer to develop next-generation software for Data Center technologies. You will collaborate in a dynamic environment, contribute to cutting-edge projects focusing on scalability and performance, and advance your skills while working with innovative solutions.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible vacation time policy

Paid holidays and sick time

Community volunteer days

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in programming with C/C++.
• Experience in PCI/PCIe, SATA/NVMe, USB, SPI, or I2C development.
• Experience with advanced data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for next-generation network operating systems.
• Write complete functional and design specifications.
• Create scalable and secure infrastructure for applications.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Distributed systems

Performance analysis

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Job description

Platform Software Engineer – Data Center Technologies

We are the Cisco Data Center Networking team, driving innovation at the heart of some of the largest and most dynamic networks in the world. Together, we focus on cloud networking—a vital enabler of seamless connectivity for applications and workloads across public and private clouds, data centers, edge networks, and cloud-based services. Our work is critical to ensuring the performance, security, and efficient management of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with passionate innovators, tackle exciting challenges, and help shape the future of networking. Let’s build the next generation of connectivity, together!

Your Impact

You are someone who thrives in a dynamic start-up like environment. You can define, design, and deliver new platforms for the Nextgen ASICs for the Cisco Data Center Switch Platforms. You have a thirst for knowledge and are interested in growing your knowledge on a wide range of Data Center technologies.

• Participate in the development of software for our next generation network operating systems for Cisco’s industry leading N9K family of datacenter switches.
• Write complete functional and design specs and can design & develop large portions of software
• Provide highly scalable, reliable and secure OS/Infrastructure to build distributed applications.
• Apply knowledge, expertise and energy to create efficient and high impact software and architecture scaled from small device to massively scalable system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or a Master's in a STEM field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in programming with C/C++
• Experience in PCI/PCIe, SATA/NVMe, USB, SPI, or I2C development.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and system software.
• Experience/coursework in advanced data structures and algorithms, operating systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OS/Kernel development (preferably Linux) and kernel programming.
• Experience with distributed systems and clustering.
• Proficiency in scalability, performance analysis, and optimization.
• Experience in scripting using Bash, Python, or Perl.

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. Simply put – we power the future.

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:

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.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 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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