Software Engineer
Cisco
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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $130,620–$179,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $189k versus about $155k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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 240 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 187 roles with salary data.
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Software Engineer As part of the MV Cameras team, you will join a fast-moving group focused on building security cameras with unique edge-storage architecture. You will perform critical platform bring-up tasks, moving projects from prototype hardware through to final production. Your daily responsibilities include partnering with hardware engineers to validate component selection, integrating vendor board support packages and software development kits into firmware systems, and developing, porting, and debugging Linux device drivers. The role requires proficiency in C or C++ and experience with embedded systems, including cross-platform development tools like GNU toolchain, OpenWRT, buildroot, or Yocto. You will work with bootloaders such as U-Boot, coreboot, or UEFI, while managing kernel configurations and device trees. Technical requirements include familiarity with I2C, SPI, and MDIO bus protocols to support the integration of cloud and IoT technologies into secure camera systems.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 925 postings across 71 companies.
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