Engineering Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 02/27/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received
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This is a HYBRID role located in San Jose requiring 3 days of in-office work.

At Data Center Business Unit in Cisco, we are dedicated to driving innovation in networking technologies. Our focus is on developing groundbreaking Ethernet Switching products that address the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures, including those in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise environments.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of core Ethernet Technologies with architectural exposure to craft and develop Ethernet Switching as applied to both Public and Private cloud infrastructure. You will work on the intricacies of the critically important infrastructure that enables the world-class, multi-layered Nexus switches. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in multi-functional collaboration and be exposed to all facets of the software development cycle from innovation and marketing requirements to product delivery.

You will participate in a project team of engineers involved in the development of software for our next generation data center switch Nexus product family.

• Define, architect, design, and deliver new features and solutions on the Nexus family platform.
• Work also involves providing constant feedback to hardware and software teams for improvements. Write complete functional and design specs independently.
• Develop SDK for next generation feature rich network ASIC.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams which include Hardware/ASIC/Marketing/Testing groups to take developed products to market.
• Interact and Innovate with close collaboration with senior leaders, Distinguished and Principal engineers with focus on Scale, Performance and Reliability.

• Bachelors + 10 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 4 years of related experience.
• C and/or C++ programming language.
• Embedded and/or router/switch software development experience.
• Debugging with tools like GBD.
• SDLC and L2/L3/ACL/QOS Packet Forwarding and/or CPU packet path experience.

• Proven experience in fostering collaboration across diverse teams to achieve goals, resolve challenges, and drive innovation in a cross-functional environment
• Hands-on experience with SDKs to include integration, debugging and optimization of the SDKs in software projects
• Practical experience and knowledge working with network processors and/or packet forwarding ASICs including development, deployment and troubleshooting in real-world applications
• Experience with Traffic Generator tools like IXIA & Spirent

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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