Software Engineer

Meet the Team

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, marketing requirement to product delivery.

Your Impact

You will participate on a project team of engineers involved in the Automation and Test of FPGA software for our next generation data center switch Nexus product family, with emphasis in the Ultra-Low Latency(ULL)forwarding layer 1-3 services and HPT solutions. Scope the feature, come up with functional and system test plan focused on feature verification, internal s/w, h/w table verification

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a major SW release, including test scoping, planning, execution, test automation, coordinating with other departments
• Work also involves providing constant feedback to hardware and software teams for improvements.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams which includes Hardware/ASIC/Marketing/Development groups to take developed products to market.
• Interact and Innovate with close collaboration with Distinguished and Principal engineers with focus on Scale, Performance and Reliability
• Design test strategy and test plan for a feature with customer deployment in focus
• Demonstrate a high degree of originality and innovation in defining solutions
  
  

Significantly influences the feature, functionality to meet customer deployment.

Develop optimum test plan for the feature, in conjunction with existing features and automation

• 100% Automation (Python) should be a key focus as part of software development
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires Masters/B.E/B.Tech ECE/CS with 4+ years related experience in networking software development.
• Strong working knowledge of Networking Technologies like L2/L3/ VXLAN/ACL/QOS
• Very strong Automation experience in Python and other programming languages.
• Proven understanding of Operating Systems and Distributed Systems
• Hands on Experience in Switch/Router Software testing and automation.
• Prior experience in testing FPGA based switch/ Merchant ASIC's is a strong Plus
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record in debugging and analyzing complex customer deployments and understand technical issues
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams as well as providing technical leadership when required.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux
  
  

Have experience in managing customer expectation, customer topology

• Creative problem solving skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills
• Be able to scope the feature, come up with functional and system test plan focused on feature verification, internal s/w, h/w table verification
• Experience with Nexus OS is a plus
  
  

Why Cisco?

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.