Embedded Software Engineer
Cisco
Who we are
Cisco Silicon One leads in ASIC design, developing next-generation network devices for the 5G and AI era. Our adaptable, high-speed devices maintain programmability, power efficiency, and scalability while fostering a dynamic startup culture within a stable corporate environment. Our exceptional team collaborates on groundbreaking silicon products that drive Open Standards, Open Networking, and scalable cloud data centers. If you’re ready to work with talented individuals and innovative customers to create world-class solutions, we invite you to join us!
Who You'll Work With
You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team that develops the full software stack for Silicon One network processors, engaging with the Open Standards community and our esteemed customers to deliver best-in-class routing and switching platforms. You'll also partner with architecture, application, and design teams to define the next generation of ASIC products, all while playing a pivotal role in the emerging fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Working alongside subject-matter experts from around the globe, you’ll share a common mission to deliver world-class products—and have fun doing it.
What You’ll Do
You'll develop core software technologies at the heart of tomorrow's leading infrastructure solutions, tackling the entire range of challenges from user-facing APIs, through high-level algorithms, all the way down to firmware. In this role, you will:
- Design and develop software driving the world's most advanced infrastructures, using modern C++ and Python.
- Gain intimate knowledge of world-class silicon and programming models.
- Work closely with hardware engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with hardware components.
- Conduct unit testing and debugging of embedded software, using various tools and methodologies to identify and resolve issues.
Who You Are
You are self-motivated with a solid background in developing software for embedded systems. Your analytical mindset allows you to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize performance, and ensure the reliability of embedded applications. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet user requirements. Your passion for technology and commitment to quality make you a key contributor to any project.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science or relevant degree and 5+ years of related work experience.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages.
- Experience in the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirement gathering and design to implementation, testing, and debugging, all the way through to production.
Preferred Requirements :
- Master’s degree in computer engineering or computer science or relevant degree.
- Knowledge of or hands-on experience with L2 / L3 networking technologies.
- Experience with Open Standard Network Operating Systems and APIs : Silicon SDK development, SONiC, FBOSS, SAI, etc.
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 traveling 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 sizes 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).
We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.
So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
