Embedded Software Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type: On-site
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $186,900–$267,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 Technical Leader

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The Embedded Software Technical Leader joins the Diagnostic/BSP team within the Common Hardware Group to ensure the reliability and performance of network switches and routers. This role involves architecting, designing, and developing BIOS, BSP, and Diagnostics for core and edge routing products. Key responsibilities include developing and testing kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals, executing software test plans, and leading technical reviews. The position requires proficiency in C, C++, and Python, along with experience in Linux hardware bring-up and protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO. Candidates should possess knowledge of Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and Redfish technologies. The work addresses complex hardware challenges to support multi-layered responses for diverse AI and ML workload demands.

Skills

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

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.
Debug prototypes and validate software in coordination 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.
Master’s degree with 8+ years experience.
Prior experience in C, C++, and Python programming.
Previous experience with hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up.
Prior experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies.
Prior experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO.
Proficient in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB (preferred).
Prior experience developing software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems (preferred).

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