Join Cisco's Common Hardware organization as a Senior Solution Architect within the distinguished Solution Architecture team, where you will collaborate with industry experts to bridge hardware and software for seamless networking solutions. Your daily responsibilities include engaging directly with customers to understand their technical requirements, communicating our ASIC and software capabilities effectively, and collaborating closely with internal development teams to ensure customer needs are met. The role demands expertise in networking technologies such as ASIC, SDK, and P4 development, alongside strong communication skills to articulate complex technical challenges and solutions clearly. With a minimum of 10 years of experience in networking, either in software or ASIC development, you will influence product strategy by shaping the roadmap based on customer insights and industry trends, fostering innovation and leadership within Cisco's Silicon One portfolio.
Skills
Python
C++
ASIC development
Networking function implementation
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
AWS
Docker
Prometheus
Grafana
P4 programming
SDK development
Linux操作系统
Git
Jira
Confluence
What you'll do
Engage directly with customers to understand and communicate their technical requirements.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure customer needs are accurately addressed in product features.
Influence the evolution of ASIC and software roadmaps based on customer insights.
Represent Silicon One products to industry experts, showcasing innovation and excellence.
Foster strong partnerships with customers through transparent communication and deep understanding.
What we're looking for
12+ years of software development experience or 8+ years with a Master’s degree in CS/EE or related field.
10+ years of experience in Networking field, including software development or ASIC development.
Clear understanding of data-path implementation for networking functions.
Strong communication skills to articulate technical challenges and solutions effectively.
Experience defining network architecture for Networking ASICs or Software.
Direct customer engagement and feature delivery experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related technical field required.
Market check
Salary context
This
$231,400–$331,800
range sits above
97%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$244,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Cisco
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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