Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Be part of the Data Center team inside Cisco’s Common Hardware Group (CHG). This team works on the CISCO Nexus 9000 network switches and routers based on Cisco Silicon One ASIC and features application awareness to make the network infrastructure flexible and agile for multi-layered response to different workloads needed of AI/ML! This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skill set and gain visibility and recognition across cross-functional teams within Cisco.

We value motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex challenges and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment.

In this role as Hardware Diagnostic Engineer, you will work on embedded software development using Linux system and diagnostics test suites while also working on new hardware system bring‑up. This role also includes collaborating with cross‑functional teams including ASIC team, hardware team, vendors, and manufacturers. Developing board support package for bringing up Silicon One ASIC and running SONiC. Help solve hardware issues in building products as well as perform coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science or relevant degree and 6+ years of related work experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of related work experience.
• Prior experience with C/C++ and Python programming languages in Linux environment.
• Experience with hardware and device driver development.
• Experience with Linux hardware bring‑up.
• Experience in microcontrollers or embedded peripherals such as I2C, PCIe, SPI, MDIO, etc.

• Linux kernel device driver development experience.
• Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP.
• Experience with Networking ASICs and PHY testing.
• Experience with testing SSD, USB, NVRAM, or eMMC.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with secure‑boot, open‑source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP).
• Experience with software quality processes.

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.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate’s hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.

For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to…