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Role is hybrid and located in San Jose, CA, must be able to come into the Cisco office 3-4 days a weekYour ImpactArchitect, design, and develop platform software supporting network processing units (NPU), fabric, and SerDes components for Cisco core and edge routing platforms. Integrate with the Cisco Silicon One SDK to enable next-generation routing capabilities. Develop and execute software test plans to validate functionality and performance of new networking platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug hardware prototypes and resolve complex system issues. Lead technical discussions and guide New Product Introduction (NPI) development from concept through first customer shipment (FCS) to ensure successful platform delivery.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 12+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience
- 10+ years of programming experience using C, C++, and Python
- Experience with hardware bring-up, device driver development, and Linux-based systems
- Experience with multi-threading, event handling, and state machine design
- Experience using kernel debugging tools such as GDB or KGDB to troubleshoot software from kernel modules to applications
- Experience working with NPU ASIC bring up, SDK and Datapath bring up
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with AI/ML technologies or workloads in networking environments
- Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in complex distributed systems
- Experience working with network processors, optical networking, or high-performance networking platforms
- Experience leading New Platform Introduction (NPI) programs in networking or hardware-adjacent domains
- Experience with Silicon One SDK, Broadcom SDK is a plus
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$183,800.00 - $303,100.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$163,600.00 - $269,800.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.