Software Engineer- Simulation Models
About The Position
The Software Engineer will define, design, develop, test, debug, release, enhance, and maintain software that accelerates development of Cisco IOS XR and SONiC. The role leads implementation and optimization of simulation software and tools, develops digital twins for routing and AI fabric products, and builds large-scale distributed systems. The engineer applies theoretical and practical knowledge to create functional, system-level models for next-generation routing platforms. Work includes developing virtual board models; modeling and integrating hardware components and packet-processing models; creating simulation software and development tools; validating end-to-end functionality through automated and regression testing; debugging models, drivers, and network operating system software; and providing technical support to engineering teams. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to open-source technologies and communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related experience, master’s degree plus 3 years of related experience, or Ph.D. plus 0 years of related experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Two years of experience as a Software Engineer developing simulation models.
- Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) design and architecture.
- Experience developing software using C++ in Linux environments.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
- Experience using Python for test automation.
- Experience debugging models, drivers, and operating systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing functional or system-level simulation models.
- Experience modeling FPGAs, ASICs, sensors, or other hardware devices.
- Experience integrating packet-processing models into virtual platforms.
- Experience building large-scale distributed systems.
- Experience with Cisco IOS XR, SONiC, or comparable network operating systems.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience developing networking software.
- Experience with chip modeling and performance analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop virtual board models for next-generation routing platforms.
- Model FPGA and ASIC components, devices, sensors, and related hardware.
- Integrate hardware component models and packet-processing models into virtual board environments.
- Design, implement, and optimize simulation software and development tools.
- Develop digital twins of router and AI fabric products.
- Build and maintain reliable, large-scale distributed systems.
- Develop automated tests and execute comprehensive regression testing to validate end-to-end system functionality.
- Debug simulation models, device drivers, and network operating system software.
- Provide timely and effective technical support to engineering teams.
- Contribute to relevant open-source projects and technologies.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Employee birthday day off
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Paid personal wellness days
- Flexible vacation time off for eligible exempt employees
- Paid vacation time for non-exempt employees
- Paid sick time
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales employees
- Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
