The DSE Platform Independent Common (PI-Common) group is responsible for driving the PI software that works across Cisco's flagship routers and switches. We craft and develop high-performance system software for various Cisco Platforms which includes Enterprise Switching & Routers, Data Center Switches, and Service Provider Routing Platforms. Your Impact * 11+ years relevant experience in internet working technologies and applications. * Good experience in developing s/w in C, under multi-threaded environment with Excellent problem-solving skills * Hands on Data Structures, Operating Systems and Data Networking fundamentals * Exposure to development of software for large/complex network devices including routing & switching systems. * Experience in development of features in Multicast area is preferable * Expertise in developing software for complex multi-threaded real time systems * Experience in Cisco IOS-XE would be a plus * Good hands on implementation experience with one or more of the following: * RTOS Internals, High Availability, IPC, Memory management, Distributed communications Infrastructure, Serviceability, Linux, Containers, Virtualization * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must utilize these skills to communicate optimally across all groups in the organization. * Willing to work with and excel in teams spanning geographies and physical boundaries * Quick learner who is self-driven and has a passion to excel Preferred Qualifications * Master’s degree or Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors with 11+ years of experience \#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.