Software Engineer Data Center Switching

Cisco Systems, Inc.•San Jose, CA

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of core Ethernet Technologies with architectural exposure to craft and develop Ethernet Switching as applied to both Public and Private cloud infrastructure. You will work on the intricacies of the critically important infrastructure that enables the world-class, multi-layered Nexus switches. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in multi-functional collaboration and be exposed to all facets of the software development cycle from innovation and marketing requirements to product delivery. You will participate in a project team of engineers involved in the development of software for our next generation data center switch Nexus product family.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 3+ years of related work experience
3+ years of C and/or C++ programming language with knowledge of the SDLC
Debugging experience with tools like GBD.
Must have experience in at least one of the following: L2 or L3, Packet Forwarding and/or CPU packet path experience or Linux networking experience.

Nice To Haves

Traffic generator tools experience such as IXIA & Spirent is highly desirable.
Proven experience in fostering collaboration across diverse teams to achieve goals, resolve challenges, and drive innovation in a cross-functional environment.
Hands-on experience with SDKs to include integration, debugging and optimization of the SDKs in software projects.
Practical experience and knowledge working with network processors and/or packet forwarding ASICs including development, deployment and troubleshooting in real-world applications.

Responsibilities

Define, architect, design, and deliver new features and solutions on the Nexus family platform.
Provide constant feedback to hardware and software teams for improvements. Write complete functional and design specs independently.
Develop SDK for next generation feature rich network ASIC.
Collaborate with cross functional teams which include Hardware/ASIC/Marketing/Testing groups to take developed products to market.
Interact and Innovate with close collaboration with Distinguished and Principal engineers with focus on Scale, Performance and Reliability.

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.