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$169k
versus about
$163k
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$165,000–$241,400
across 179 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Software Engineer on Cisco's Silicon One team in Research Triangle Park, NC, you will design and develop software features for control plane and data plane functionalities on the company’s next-generation network processors (NPU). Your day-to-day responsibilities include working with modern C++ and Python to create core technologies that power leading infrastructure solutions, from user-facing APIs to low-level firmware. You will serve as a subject-matter expert in multicast protocols such as PIM, IGMP/MLD snooping, and MVPN, while also contributing to L2 switching features and platform infrastructure. This role requires expertise in C++ and Python, experience with ASIC/NPU SDK development, and knowledge of networking protocols like Layer 2/3 technologies. The team works on cutting-edge silicon products that drive innovation in Open Standards, Open Networking, and scalable cloud data centers, addressing the challenges of the AI and Machine Learning era.