The application window is expected to close on: 4/11/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Our team is at the forefront of developing innovative networking solutions, leveraging the groundbreaking Cisco Silicon One ASIC and IOS XR software to deliver high-performance routers. We are dedicated to crafting a wide range of networking features that support the next generation of platforms, focusing on convergence in the service provider space to deliver significant features for web, cloud, data center, and mobile solutions. We work closely with some of the world's largest web, cloud, and next-gen service provider customers, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality solutions on the Cisco 8000 series, involving the development of SDKs and control planes for networking protocols, all while maintaining a commitment to excellence and innovation. Your Impact As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a diverse team responsible for delivering innovative outstanding high-quality solutions on our Cisco 8000 platform involving groundbreaking next generation Silicon One ASICS. You will be part of the team developing SDK and/or Control plane for networking protocols. * Contribute to feature builds with minimal supervision, leveraging technical knowledge and collaborating to solve complex problems. * Work on embedded software with significant interactions between the software and hardware technologies. * Bring a level of expertise related to networking protocols with the ability to build quality features for customers. * You will be creating APIs that communicate between software and hardware layers. * Working collaboratively and cross-functionally between teams. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree with 8 + years of experience in a related field of work or a Master’s Degree with 6 + years of experience in a related field of work. * Experience working with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, FTP, IPv4/IPv6, etc. * Ability to program in C++ and/or Python. Writing code and testing features. * Experience building and developing software and/or hardware APIs or working within the SDK networking layer. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with network processor software programming or embedded software programming. * Experience with or an interest in learning, chip hardware internals, program register, troubleshooting memory issues, resolve soft reboot problems, etc. * Experience with networking operating systems such as IOS XR or other like NOS. * Interest in learning Cisco 8000 routing platform and Silicon One Architecture. * Self-starter with the ability to drive technical solutions/features from conception through implementation. #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! 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.