Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $183,800–$263,600 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Closes: Jun 23, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k

This role $224k

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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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Join Cisco’s hardware development team as a senior engineer with 8+ years of experience in embedded systems and device drivers. You will work on developing, debugging, and validating software for high-bandwidth systems using C, C++, and Python. Your daily tasks include bringing up Linux hardware, working with technologies like Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and Redfish, and handling protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO. Ideal candidates have a background in electrical engineering or computer science and can troubleshoot software defects across various levels of the system stack. Experience with AI/ML and collaborative design processes is preferred, along with strong communication skills to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

C C++ Python Linux Sonic ONIE BMC IPMI Redfish I2C SPI UART PCIe GPIO

What you'll do

Develop and debug device drivers for protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO.
Bring up Linux hardware and integrate with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and Redfish technologies.
Write embedded systems software from concept through delivery for high-bandwidth systems.
Troubleshoot software defects across kernel modules to application layers in complex systems.
Collaborate on system design, write specifications, and review requirements for new projects.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years.
Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming languages.
Strong background in hardware development and device driver creation for Linux systems.
Experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, Redfish technologies.
Skilled in developing and validating embedded systems and device drivers for I2C, SPI, UART protocols.