Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cisco

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $165,000–$241,400 / yr
Posted: 109 days ago
Closes: Jun 26, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $203k

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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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Cisco's Common Hardware Group (CHG) Diagnostic/BSP team is hiring senior software engineers to develop and maintain BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco’s core and edge routing products. This role involves designing and testing kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals, executing comprehensive test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in hardware and device driver development, including Linux bring-up experience, and proficiency in C programming. Preferred skills include knowledge of Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, Redfish technologies, and familiarity with network protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO. The position requires expertise in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB, Python scripting, and secure-boot standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale systems supporting AI/ML applications within a collaborative environment at Cisco.

Skills

C Python Linux Sonic ONIE BMC IPMI Redfish I2C SPI UART PCIe GPIO GDB KGDB AI/ML Layer 2/3 network protocols network processors optical networking secure-boot CMIS SFF

What you'll do

Architect and design BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco’s core and edge routing products.
Develop kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
Execute software test plans to ensure product reliability and performance.
Debug prototypes and validate software across various hardware components.
Lead technical reviews and discussions with cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 8+ years experience.
Proficient in C programming and Linux hardware bring-up.
Experience developing device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
Familiarity with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, Redfish technologies.
Expertise in debugging embedded systems using I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, GPIO protocols.

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