Software Engineer Embedded/Network Systems I (Full Time) - United States
About The Position
This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Our dedicated team members are engineering the foundation of Cisco’s core technologies across the globe, including teams in Engineering like Common Hardware Group, Network Product Eng, Infrastructure & Security. You will be an essential contributor to the development of next-generation innovations in operating systems, firmware, networking stacks, and security infrastructure. Working on these teams, you will gain hands-on experience with hardware-software integration and low-level networking technologies that power Cisco’s critical products. Discover the possibilities when deep technical expertise meets creativity and help build solutions that transform how the world connects and communicates. You are a passionate engineer skilled in low-level programming, networking protocols, and hardware-software integration, with strong communication and collaboration abilities. You thrive in solving complex challenges through innovation and precision, while being highly organized and process-driven. Your work develops and maintains critical software and tools that ensure hardware compatibility, network performance, and security for Cisco’s core products like operating systems, firmware, and networking stacks. By effectively managing your time and streamlining processes, you deliver high-quality solutions that embed resilience and efficiency into global communications infrastructure, directly contributing to Cisco’s leadership in trusted, scalable networking technologies.
Requirements
- Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelor’s + 0 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in C programming and experience with embedded Linux, including a solid understanding of operating system fundamentals.
- Familiarity with network principles & concepts, routing protocols, and general networking concepts.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), along with knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Understanding of DevSecOps practices and their application in software development workflows.
Nice To Haves
- Conceptual understanding or hands-on experience with AI/ML.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and security protocols.
- Experience with FPGA development.
- Knowledge of signal and power integrity, and PCB design.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain critical software and tools that ensure hardware compatibility, network performance, and security for Cisco’s core products like operating systems, firmware, and networking stacks.
- Contribute to the development of next-generation innovations in operating systems, firmware, networking stacks, and security infrastructure.
- Gain hands-on experience with hardware-software integration and low-level networking technologies.
- Solve complex challenges through innovation and precision.
- Manage time effectively and streamline processes to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Embed resilience and efficiency into global communications infrastructure.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
