Who we are This team delivers common software modules for Cisco Network Operating System (NOS). The team works on Routing Protocol software - which includes BGP, IGPs, Multicast as well as transport protocols like SR and overlay services like VXLAN, EVPN. For XR, the team also is responsible for layers starting with the kernel and Operating System, through core infrastructure such as IPCs, databases, pub-sub mechanisms, state management, to routing/forwarding infrastructure through to management interfaces like CLI or specific programmable APIs. The team is also responsible for Security and services like 3rd party Application hosting. The Developer Experience team is responsible for tools and applications that enable the development, test and delivery of the above software. This covers development VMs to IDEs to Source Code Management to test frameworks to compilers etc. again spanning XR, NX and XE Network Operating Systems. What You’ll Do * You will collaborate with account teams, product management, other engineering team, , architect and design sophisticated product requirements/challenges. * Demonstrate strong technical leadership via innovative solutions to customer problems including successful deployment. * Partner with other senior architects across Cisco on new opportunities and broad initiatives. * Be in the forefront of development of sophisticated projects, working with managers for detailed planning and execution strategy, identify intermediate, well defined achievements. * Act as a mentor and develop strong technical talent, leading towards development of long term expertise, technical proficiency. * Do innovation within the team and chip in to Cisco’s intellectual property. * Participate in critical partner concern and strengthen product quality by identifying hot spots and deriving solution for the same. * Keep up to date with technology trends relevant to the group, embrace newer technologies and rapid prototyping to demonstrate. Who You’ll Work With * As a key member of the MIG PI group you will work with engineers to architect, design, develop products and solutions for world’s largest web scalers, cloud companies, SPs, 5G mobile networks. * You will work in an agile environment that constantly evolves to meet customer business requirements. * You will be interacting and working closely with some of the finest talent in the industry across the world. You will interact with product management team to understand the requirements, collaborate with other software developers and work closely with quality assurance team to deliver high quality products and solutions. Who You Are An accomplished technical leader with experience in building resilient, scalable, and secure platforms using opensource and commercial software. You believe in codifying and automation (infra as code) and have the approach that anything is possible till validated otherwise. You are willing to explore unknowns quickly, be a sounding board and dependable consultant on wide range of product ideas. Desired Skillsets * BE/B. Tech or higher degree in CS/EC or equivalent * Experience of 10+ years in Networking industry with significant experience in technical leadership role. Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of routing and switching technologies, especially SR, SRv6, EVPN, MPLS, VXLAN, various L2/L3 protocols * Extensive experience in architecting and design of complex networking systems and various software engineering principles * Expert and experience in C, C++, Python etc * Experience with Linux, kernel programming and open source technologies is a plus Who We Are #WeAreCisco, where each person is outstanding, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re "old" and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can’t put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture enthusiast? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! 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