Senior Software Engineer

Cisco

Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC
Salary: $137,000–$200,500 / yr
Posted: 18 days ago
Closes: Jun 19, 2026

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Similar $180k

This role $169k

$120k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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

Cisco currently has 174 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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As a Software Development Engineer at Cisco's Enterprise Routing team, you will join a dynamic group dedicated to developing high-performance routing solutions for enterprise networks. Your responsibilities include leading the design and delivery of complex features across the routing stack, developing low-level platform software such as ROMMON, device drivers, and forwarding-plane components, and collaborating with hardware and product teams to integrate new platforms. You will also debug issues across multiple layers, participate in on-call rotations, write clean code with unit tests, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires expertise in C/C++ systems programming for embedded environments, experience with RTOS/Linux kernels, and knowledge of routing architectures and L2 protocols. Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and secure boot chains is also essential as you work on high-stakes projects within a fast-paced Agile environment.

Skills

C/C++ RTOS Linux device drivers ROMMON BSPs routing architectures L2 protocols debugging AI-assisted coding tools Agile secure boot chains hardware-based security unit tests code reviews MVP process

What you'll do

Lead the design and delivery of large, complex features in routing software.
Develop low-level platform software including ROMMON, device drivers, and forwarding-plane components.
Debug complex issues across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
Write clean code with unit tests and promote automated testing practices.
Mentor less experienced colleagues and contribute to secure coding practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, product, and design teams.

What we're looking for

7+ years of professional software engineering experience in C/C++ systems programming.
Experience with device drivers, RTOS/Linux kernels, and hardware-software interfaces.
Strong understanding of routing architectures and L2 protocols (Ethernet, VLANs, STP).
Proficiency in ROMMON, hardware bring-up, and BSP development.
Expert debugging skills across multiple layers including hardware, firmware, and software.
Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and modern IDEs.
Ability to work autonomously on complex problems requiring judgment and analysis.

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