Senior Embedded Systems Architect - BIOS, Drivers & FPGA

Cisco Systems, Inc; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 223,000 - 382,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded software/firmware engineer to architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Core and Edge routing platforms.

You will design and test device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals, and develop comprehensive software test plans. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes, apply advanced debugging techniques, and drive innovative hardware-software solutions with a global impact on Cisco's product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 15+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 12+years experience.
• Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming for embedded systems.
• Experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, event handling, and state machine implementation.
• Experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies.
• Skilled in developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, GPIO.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco's Core and Edge routing products.
• Design, develop, and test device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
• Develop and execute software test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validatesoftware.
• Innovate and drive unique software, hardware, and technology solutions with a global impact on Cisco's product portfolio.
• Utilize deep technical expertise for complex consultations and act as an expert both internally and externally.
• Shape technology and industry trends to enable a competitive advantage and ensure long-term business impact.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Linux

I2C

SPI

UART

PCIe

GPIO

Sonic

ONIE

BMC

IPMI

Redfish

Education

Bachelor's degree + 15+ years or Master's + 12+ years

Tools

GDB

KGDB

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded software/firmware engineer to architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Core and Edge routing platforms.

You will design and test device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals, and develop comprehensive software test plans. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes, apply advanced debugging techniques, and drive innovative hardware-software solutions with a global impact on Cisco's product