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Meet the Team

At Data Center Business Unit at 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.

Your Impact

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.

• Design and Develop System Software for Ethernet Switch Products

• Develop SDK for next generation feature rich network ASIC

• Collaborate with cross functional teams which includes Hardware/ASIC/Marketing/Testing 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires BSEE/CS combined with 8+ yrs of related experience.

• We are looking for talented and passionate Software Engineers to join the team and contribute to crafting advanced Ethernet Switching solutions.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with network programming and protocols.

• Strong working knowledge of Networking Technologies like L2/L3/VXLAN/MPLS/ACL/QOS

• Proven understanding of Operating Systems and Distributed Systems

• Hands on Experience in Switch/Router Software Development

• Prior experience in developing SDK for Custom/Merchant ASIC's is a strong Plus.

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Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

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