Server Virtualization Platform Software Engineer | 8+ years exp | Linux, Kernel, Virtualization[...]

Cisco Systems; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team responsible for Cisco NFVIS. The role involves designing and developing scalable solutions using modern methodologies, while collaborating with a multi-functional team to meet client needs and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Benefits

Paid time off to volunteer

Inclusive communities and employee resource organizations

Flexibility in hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Expert level in automation and system architecture.
• Self-driven with strong background in scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release software in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new features.
• Manage CI/CD processes and automation.

Skills

Linux

Python

Networking concepts

Virtualization technologies

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Version control systems

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer(G10) – Req 1443763

Meet the Team

The team is responsible for design, development and delivery of Cisco NFVIS (Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software) product which is built upon Linux KVM technologies and deployed in marque customer deployments.

NFVIS enables customers to manage the customer’s VM (Virtual Machines) and Container lifecycles (both Cisco and 3rd Party). It is supported uniquely on Cisco custom hardware (ENCS, c8200-ucpe, c8300-ucpe) and Cisco General Compute HW (UCS-C series) and provisioned through Cisco SD-WAN orchestrator or built-in local NFVIS-GUI.

The team has complete ownership of CI/CD with automation for the features and manages release collaterals (including security) for image posting. The team operates in high-touch model for key customer accounts to take relevant features through the adoption cycle in customer deployment. Team also works closely with rest of Cisco ecosystem like SDWAN, Thousand Eyes, Security & Trust Org, Cisco HW, Compute and Collaboration teams

Your Impact

You're Senior Software Engineer and will design, develop, and release in a dynamic agile environment, using modern methodologies and open-source tools. Whether a new feature or a bug fix, you will own your work and deliver the most elegant and scalable solutions, all while learning and growing your skills. You will work and collaborate with autonomous, multi-functional team of makers, doers, and disruptors who love to tackle real problems and meet real customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expert level experience in Linux, understanding of Kernel, virtualization technologies such as qemu, libvirt, kvm
• Expert level experience in Python, YANG, NetConf/REST API implementation.
• Expert level experience with networking concepts and protocols (DHCP, Bridges, VLAN, etc)
• A degree in Computer Science or related field and 10+ of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Work closely with cross functional teams to design and develop new features
• Work closely with fellow developers on software / system architecture
• Write specification documents and unit test plan
• Create estimates and schedules
• The candidate should be self-driven and have a background in build processes, scripting, and python automation.
• Automation using CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git

#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!