Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type: On-site
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $214,100–$309,800 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 34 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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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The Software Engineering Technical Leader joins the Common Hardware Group to architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for core and edge routing products. This role involves designing, developing, and testing device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals while executing software test plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes. The position requires deep technical expertise in C, C++, and Python for embedded systems, including Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, and state machine implementation. Candidates must work with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and Redfish technologies, as well as protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO. The work focuses on solving complex hardware and software challenges for high-bandwidth systems, involving kernel debugging with GDB and KGDB, and managing Layer 2/3 network protocols and optical networking standards.

Skills

C C++ Python Linux BIOS BSP FPGA Sonic ONIE BMC IPMI Redfish I2C SPI UART PCIe GPIO GDB KGDB Secure-boot

What you'll do

Architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco's Core and Edge routing products.
Design, develop, and test device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
Develop and execute comprehensive software test plans for hardware platforms.
Debug prototypes and validate software in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Provide deep technical expertise for complex consultations as an internal and external expert.
Lead board bring-up, validation, and debugging of embedded systems.
Develop software from initial concept through final delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems.
Troubleshoot software defects ranging from kernel modules to high-level applications.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years experience.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years experience.
Experience in C, C++, and Python programming for embedded systems.
Experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, event handling, and state machine implementation.
Experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies.
Experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO.
Proficient in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB (preferred).
Experience leading board bring-up, validation, and debugging of embedded systems (preferred).

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