As a Software Development Engineer at Cisco’s Enterprise Routing team, you will play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of secure routers by designing and delivering features across various software layers including low-level drivers, advanced networking protocols, and high-performance packet forwarding. Your responsibilities include integrating hardware and software for new platforms, debugging complex issues, writing clean code with unit tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mentor peers and interns. You will leverage modern development workflows, AI-assisted coding tools, and VSCode while working on system optimizations for scale and performance in a large-scale enterprise environment. Required skills include C/C++ systems programming experience, knowledge of operating systems and network models, debugging across hardware and software layers, and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern IDEs.
Skills
C
C++
Linux
RTOS
Ethernet
VLANs
STP
IP
NAT
FW
AI-assisted development tools
VSCode
Debugging
System optimization
Secure boot chains
Cross-functional collaboration
What you'll do
Design and deliver scalable, reliable, and secure features across the routing stack.
Integrate hardware and software by bringing up new platforms for Cisco routers.
Debug complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software layers.
Develop low-level platform software including bootloaders and device drivers.
Write clean code with unit tests and contribute to secure coding practices.
Lead small to medium features and assist in roadmap execution.
What we're looking for
Bachelors + 5 years or Masters + 3 years of related experience in software development.
Proficient in C/C++ for embedded or Linux-based systems programming.
Expertise in operating systems and network models including L2/L3 protocols.
Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and modern IDEs.
Development background in device drivers, RTOS/Linux kernels, and hardware-software interfaces.
Knowledge of system memory and performance optimization techniques.
Market check
Salary context
This
$126,500–$182,000
range sits above
36%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,000–$214,950
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$140,714–$213,562
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
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Remote (Usa-San Jose, US)108 days ago
$165,000–$277,600
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