The application window is expected to close on: 1/13/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team We are the SONiC Networking Software Development team, and we are responsible for driving the innovations that powers our customer networks and executing on it to transform the world of Service Providers, Data Centers and Enterprises around the World. The software we are building will be used in millions of devices to build meaningful networks all over the world. We are revolutionizing the way network devices are managed. Your Impact As a Technical Lead, Software Engineer, you will be responsible for partnering with the customer (specially data center customers) to understand their needs and co-define the set of requirements and use-cases with them. Providing architectural leadership for network architecture as well as software architecture. * You will have the ability to influence to drive deployments of Cisco Recommended Solutions. * Bring innovations and industry trends to drive the next set of innovations in control plane routing protocols charter for Cisco, to solve critical customer/business needs. * Provide thought leadership in networking technologies. * Be a part of and contribute to the Open Source SONiC community. * Be a mentor for a diverse and extremely talented team. * You will successfully execute on product delivery through entire lifecycle: requirements, design, development and post deployment customer support. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering and 8 + years of related work experience as a Software Engineer, or a Masters with 6 + years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience * Programming experience with C, C++ or Python. * Experience working with Linux or other like network operating systems. * Have a background working in Networking and working with Networking technologies. Preferred Qualifications: * Exposure to SONiC and extensive contribution to SONiC community. * Experience with open-source networking stacks like FRR, Quagga. * Strong grounding in data structures and algorithms. * Experience with Unicast Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and technologies including Multicast Routing (PIM, IGMPv2, IGMPv3, mVPN etc) and other Controller based technologies. * In-depth understanding of packet forwarding, operating systems internals, algorithms, and computer architecture is helpful. * Strong knowledge of MPLS Technologies, including LDP, RSVP-TE. Experience with MPLS based VPNs (MVPN, L3VPN, L2VPN) is a definite plus. * Hands on experience with Cisco Routers (core, edge or access) is a plus. #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.