Software Engineer Embedded Systems I (Full Time) - United States

Cisco

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan With Matching Contributors

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Restricted Stock Units

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Birthday Day Off

Year-End Holiday Shutdown

Personal Wellness Days

Paid Vacation

Flexible Vacation Time Off

Sick Time

Additional Paid Time Off for Family Ev

Paid Volunteer Days

Annual Bonuses

Job summary

Cisco Milpitas seeks engineers to develop and maintain software and tools for core products—covering operating systems, firmware, and networking stacks. The role emphasizes low-level programming, hardware-software integration, and process improvements.

Qualifications include C programming, embedded Linux, OS fundamentals, networking, automation scripting, CI/CD, and DevSecOps experience. A relevant CS/CE degree or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the education/experience pathways.
Required technical qualifications include C programming, embedded Linux and operating system fundamentals, networking knowledge, automation scripting, CI/CD experience, and DevSecOps practices.

Skills

C Programming

Embedded Linux

Operating System Fundamentals

Networking Principles

Routing Protocols

Network Architecture

Python

Bash

Automation Scripting

CI/CD Pipelines

DevSecOps

Hardware-Software Integration

AI/ML

Cybersecurity

FPGA Development

Signal and Power Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Develop and maintain software and tools for Cisco core products, including operating systems, firmware, and networking stacks. Support hardware compatibility, network performance, and security through low-level programming, hardware-software integration, and process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the stated education and experience pathways, with relevant study or experience in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field. Required technical qualifications include C programming, embedded Linux and operating system fundamentals, networking knowledge, automation scripting, CI/CD experience, and DevSecOps practices.

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