Join the Silicon One Customer Engineering team as a senior software engineer in San Jose, CA, where you will collaborate with Cisco’s Silicon One customers to enhance product adoption and support through software development and technical guidance. Your daily tasks include gathering customer requirements, troubleshooting issues, and developing custom applications using C++, Python, and the Silicon One network processing language. You will work closely with architecture and design teams to define next-generation ASIC products while leading a team of engineers in designing and implementing features for both control and data planes on Cisco's NPU. This role requires expertise in networking protocols like L2/L3, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, as well as proficiency in analytical reasoning and debugging tools such as GDB and PDB. Ideal candidates have experience with cloud or edge networking products and traffic generators, bringing a deep commitment to delivering high-quality software for scalable, low-latency systems addressing AI/ML workloads and modern applications.
Skills
C++
Python
MPLS
BGP
OSPF
GDB
PDB
SAI
SONiC
IXIA
Spirent
CI/CD
What you'll do
Lead the development of software features for both control and data planes on Cisco's Silicon One NPU.
Collaborate with architecture and hardware teams to shape next-generation ASIC products.
Develop innovative applications and customizations of Silicon One software to meet customer needs.
Gather customer requirements and pain points, implementing solutions to improve software quality and user experience.
Use C++ and Python to develop high-quality software for the NPU, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to design standards.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in software development for networking domain.
Expertise in C++ and Python programming languages.
Deep knowledge of networking protocols (L2/L3, MPLS, BGP, OSPF).
Strong analytical reasoning and debugging skills using tools like GDB.
Experience with algorithms and data structures.
Leadership in designing complex systems and delivering high-quality software.
Market check
Salary context
This
$183,800–$263,600
range sits above
78%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$149,232–$225,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$164,787–$219,425
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
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