Senior Software Engineer (Embedded Device Development)

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology leader is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic UCS Blade Platform BMC Team. This role involves designing and implementing embedded software for next-generation enterprise-class PCIe nodes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions for AI applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ programming and Linux embedded development, with opportunities to influence hardware and software design. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Flexible Vacation Time

Paid Volunteer Time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in C/C++ programming and Linux embedded software development.
• Experience with Linux kernel device driver development and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement platform BMC software for enterprise-class PCIe nodes.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams for new hardware product development.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Linux Embedded Software Development

Linux Kernel Device Driver Development

Communication and Control Busses

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python

Shell Scripting

OpenBMC

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Embedded Device Development)

Location:

San Jose, California, US

Area of Interest

Compensation Range

157400 USD - 222200 USD

Job Type

Professional

Software Development

Job Id

1440153

The application window is expected to close on: 05/15 /2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

We are the UCS Blade Platform BMC Team, a dynamic group dedicated to driving innovation in BMC development for Cisco's X-Series Blade Servers. Our small, agile, and diverse team thrives on collaboration and rapid execution, delivering production-quality software swiftly to our multi-functional teams. Our work supports the renowned UCS X-Series portfolio, a future-ready modular system powered by Cisco Intersight, simplifying IT operations and accelerating innovation.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer in the UCS Blade Platform BMC Team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing platform BMC software for next-generation enterprise-class PCIe nodes and fabrics. You will collaborate across hardware, software, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions for flexible AI applications and workloads. Your contributions will ensure compatibility, streamline processes, and influence hardware and software design.

Design and implement platform BMC software for next-generation enterprise-class PCIe nodes/fabrics as part of Cisco's Cloud and AI Infrastructure group.

Work with hardware, software, and QA teams to bring up new hardware products using PCIe/GPU switch fabrics for flexible AI applications/workloads.

Develop diagnostics, monitoring, and telemetry capabilities using prototype environments.

Collaborate with other software and hardware teams to develop security, telemetry, and remote administration functionality.

Ensure compatibility with hardware and influence platform architecture at a systems level.

Our Minimum Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of related experience along with 3+ years of experience in C or C++ programming or equivalent and 2+ years of experience in Linux embedded software development.
• Experience with Linux kernel device driver development, integration, testing, and debugging.
• Experience with communication and control busses in embedded systems, including MDIO, PCIe, or SMBus/I2C/I3C.

Our Preferred Qualifications for this role:

• Experience integrating vendor BSPs/SDKs into source code for shared/common libraries and applications.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or similar.
• Proficient in reading and understanding hardware schematics with the capability to work at a systems level to architect solutions.
• Experience with Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) or equivalent.
• Experience with OpenBMC, DMTF standards, or MCTP/PLDM/SPDM.

#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.

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