Application deadline is expected to close on December 16, 2024 What You’ll Do: As a Senior Engineer for Simulation & Automation, on the Cisco 8000 team, you will be responsible for leading, implementing, and optimizing simulation software and tools used in accelerating our IOS-XR & SONIC development. You will work with Silicon One ASIC, SDK, and Network software teams to create digital twice of our router and AI fabric products. Who you’ll Work With: You will be working alongside engineers who are passionate about tackling complex technology, building large scale distributed systems, and contributing to open-source communities and technologies. You will be part of a fast-paced work environment, responsible for revolutionizing our software development process through application of cutting-edge simulation technology. Who You Are: You are a passionate engineer with proven ability to deliver complete software projects with minimal supervision, leveraging technical knowledge and collaborating to solve issues in a multi-functional organization. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelors with 7+ years’ experience Or, Master’s with 2+ years’ experience in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering in implementing and deploying simulators or related tools and infrastructure. * Experience with C/C++ programming. * Experience modeling ASIC’s and NPUs. * Experience in python/scripting languages. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of virtualization and related technologies * Good understanding of networking protocols * Linux networking knowledge * Excellent problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills * High level of work autonomy and sense of responsibility Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you! Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data travelling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and size to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise. We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that). Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.