Software Engineer

Cisco

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $125,700–$176,600 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Dec 18, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $124,400–$179,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $152k for comparable roles.

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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

Cisco currently has 299 open roles on FindRole.

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Software Engineer The Software Engineer joins the Wireless Networking Group to design, develop, and sustain the core software powering the Wireless Access Point product line. Working within a highly technical and collaborative environment, the engineer partners with team leaders to deliver on commitments that influence the user experience for millions of enterprise customers. Day-to-day responsibilities involve building and maintaining high-performance connectivity solutions for on-prem and cloud architectures. The role requires proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems, along with expertise in Python scripting for development and automation support. Candidates must possess knowledge of network protocols including L2 Switching, IP Routing, and TCP/IP, while also having experience with Linux-based development environments. This position addresses the technical challenge of providing scalable, innovative wireless connectivity for global business networks.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1116 postings across 75 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Python Linux TCP/IP L2 Switching IP Routing Embedded Systems Automation

What you'll do

Design and develop core software for the Wireless Access Point product line.
Sustain existing software to ensure high-performance connectivity for enterprise customers.
Write C and C++ code for embedded systems development.
Create Python scripts to support development and automation tasks.
Develop software within Linux-based environments.
Apply knowledge of L2 Switching, IP Routing, and TCP/IP protocols.
Partner with team leaders to deliver on specific project commitments.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience.
Experience in C and C++ programming for embedded systems.
Expertise in Python scripting for development and automation support.
Knowledge of network protocols including L2 Switching, IP Routing, and TCP/IP.
Experience with Linux-based development environments.
Interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate cross-functional collaboration (preferred).
Strong team-oriented mindset and a commitment to continuous learning (preferred).

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