Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cisco

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Work type: On-site
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $167,700–$245,200 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 75 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 · Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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The Senior Embedded Software Engineer 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 programming, Linux hardware bring-up, and experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and Redfish technologies. Candidates must demonstrate skills in debugging protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO using tools like GDB and KGDB. The work addresses hardware performance for diverse workload demands of AI and ML.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $180800 from 34 postings across 11 companies.

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Skills

C Python Linux BIOS BSP Kernel 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 7+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years experience.
Proficient in C 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.
Proficient in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB (preferred).
Experience with Python (preferred).
Experience developing software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems (preferred).

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