Software Engineer

Cisco

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $152,500–$219,200 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Jun 30, 2026

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This role $186k

$121k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $186k versus about $176k 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

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Join our Service Provider High End Router team as a Software Engineer and contribute to the development of next-generation networking products using cutting-edge P4 technology. You will design and implement C, C++, and P4 programs for high-performance network devices, optimize the backend of the P4 compiler, and collaborate with ASIC engineers to integrate P4 programs seamlessly into hardware designs. Additionally, you’ll develop Python-based test frameworks and author test cases to validate SDK functionality. This role requires experience in software design using C, C++, and Python, as well as expertise in troubleshooting complex issues across large codebases. Ideal candidates have a background in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies and hands-on experience with P4 and microcode development.

Skills

C C++ Python P4 GDB Layer 2 networking Layer 3 networking ASIC development Compiler optimization Test frameworks SDK development

What you'll do

Design and implement C, C++, and P4 programs for packet-processing behaviors on high-performance network devices.
Optimize the backend of the P4 compiler to leverage advanced networking hardware capabilities fully.
Solve complex resource-management challenges in programmable network-processing pipelines.
Collaborate with ASIC engineers to integrate P4 programs seamlessly with next-generation IC designs.
Develop Python-based test frameworks and test cases to validate SDK functionality and ensure reliability.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or master's degree with 3+ years of experience in a STEM field.
Proficient in C, C++, and Python for software design and development.
Expertise in troubleshooting complex issues using tools like GDB and PDB.
Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies and protocols.
Hands-on experience with P4 programming and low-level microcode development preferred.

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