Embedded Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type: On-site
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $186,900–$267,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 30 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineering Technical Leader

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The Embedded Software Engineering Technical Leader joins the Diagnostic/BSP team to ensure the reliability and performance of core and edge routing products. This role involves architecting, designing, and developing BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics while creating kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals. The individual will execute software test plans, lead technical reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C, C++, and Python, along with experience in Linux hardware bring-up and developing drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO protocols. The role requires expertise in Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and Redfish technologies. The work focuses on solving complex challenges within network infrastructure to support multi-layered responses to diverse workload demands from AI and ML environments.

Skills

C C++ Python Linux BIOS BSP Device Drivers GDB KGDB Sonic ONIE BMC IPMI Redfish I2C SPI UART PCIe GPIO

What you'll do

Architect, design, and develop BIOS, BSP, and Diagnostics for Cisco Core and Edge routing products.
Design, develop, and test kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
Develop and execute comprehensive software test plans to ensure system reliability.
Debug prototypes and validate software in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Lead technical reviews and discussions across various internal teams.
Troubleshoot software defects ranging from kernel modules to high-level applications.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 10+ years experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years experience.
Prior experience in C, C++, and Python programming.
Experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up.
Experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies.
Experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO.
Proficiency in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB (preferred).
Experience developing software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems (preferred).
Experience troubleshooting defects from kernel modules to applications; experience with network protocols, optical networking, or AI/ML (preferred).

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