Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Cisco

Remote Hybrid Actively hiring
Remote · Research Triangle Park, NC Posted 46 days ago $126,500$182,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a software engineer on Cisco’s Routing Platform Software team in RTP, you will join a dynamic group focused on developing next-generation SD-WAN and routing solutions at global scale. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing advanced networking functionalities such as segmentation, multicast, IPv6, and quality-of-service across controllers and edge appliances. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing architectures and drive innovation using modern AI tools for efficient software development. The role requires strong proficiency in C/C++ and Linux environments, along with expertise in routing protocols like OSPF and BGP, and experience in controller-driven architecture is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to solve complex system-level problems and contribute to secure connectivity solutions for millions of users worldwide.

Skills

C C++ Linux multicast IPv6 quality-of-service segmentation segment-routing routing-protocols OSPF BGP controller-driven-architecture AI ML test-automation static-analysis-tools wire-shark packet-trace/capture BFD

What you'll do

  • Develop networking functionalities including segmentation, multicast, IPv6, and QoS for SD-WAN solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and scale network solutions efficiently.
  • Enhance existing architectures or define new ones to solve complex system-level issues.
  • Utilize modern AI tools to improve software development practices and innovation.
  • Work on full-stack networking software development across controllers and edge appliances.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of end-to-end software development experience in networking stack.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for systems programming and Linux environments.
  • Expertise in multicast, IPv6, quality-of-service, segmentation, segment routing.
  • Solid understanding of routing architectures and Layer 2 networking protocols.
  • Experience with AI/ML tools for development and test automation platforms.
  • Ability to debug complex system-level issues across various software domains.

Market check

Salary context

This $126,500–$182,000 range sits above 50% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000$181,725

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

Cisco currently has 102 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 102 roles with salary data.

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