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 complex 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 get along 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 15+ 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!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

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.