Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type: On-site
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $186,900–$267,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 18, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Software Engineering Technical Leader

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As a Software Engineering Technical Leader within the Common Hardware Group, you will architect, design, and develop BIOS, BSP, and Diagnostics for core and edge routing products. You will build and test kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals while leading technical reviews and collaborating with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, and Python, along with extensive Linux hardware bring-up experience and expertise in multi-threading, event handling, and state machines. You will work with protocols such as I2C, MDIO, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO while utilizing tools like GDB and KGDB. The role addresses technical challenges in high-bandwidth systems involving networking, optics, and embedded systems, specifically focusing on hardware platforms for the AI era.

Skills

C C++ Python Linux BIOS BSP Device Drivers GDB KGDB I2C MDIO SPI UART PCIe GPIO Sonic ONIE BMC IPMI Redfish

What you'll do

Architect, design, and develop BIOS, BSP, and Diagnostics for Cisco core and edge routing products.
Design, develop, and test kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
Lead board bring-up, validation, and debugging of embedded systems.
Develop and execute software test plans to ensure product quality.
Troubleshoot software defects ranging from kernel modules to high-level applications.
Write technical specifications and conduct requirements reviews for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems.
Lead technical reviews and discussions across cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years experience.
Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming.
Experience in hardware and device driver development including Linux hardware bring-up.
Expertise in multi-threading, event handling, state machines, and kernel debugging tools like GDB and KGDB.
Skill in developing drivers for protocols such as I2C, MDIO, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO.
Ability to lead board bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of embedded systems from concept to delivery.
Experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, Redfish technologies, and Layer 2/3 network protocols (preferred).
Familiarity with AI/ML, secure-boot, open source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (preferred).

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