Software Engineer – Networking

1 week ago

Bengaluru, India Cisco Full time

🚀 We’re Hiring: Software Engineer – Enterprise Switching (C/Linux, L2/L3 Protocols | 4–8 years)


At Cisco, the Enterprise Switching organization is building the backbone of the modern network with our industry-leading Catalyst Cat9000 series. These switches power the world’s most critical networks—supporting hybrid work, AI/ML-driven security, cloud integrations, and groundbreaking innovations in enterprise connectivity.



💡 What you’ll do:


You’ll be part of a world-class team creating technologies that redefine enterprise networking. From hospitals and financial institutions to global enterprises, your work will directly impact how organizations stay connected, secure, and agile. You’ll:


  • Develop and integrate next-gen software in C/Linux for Cisco’s switching platforms.
  • Work with L2/L3 protocols, routing (IPv4/6, multicast/unicast) and networking fundamentals.
  • Contribute to SDK development, packet processing (DPDK, P4), and hardware platforms (ASICs, FPGAs, NPUs).
  • Innovate with Linux OS, RTOS internals, virtualization, containers, HA, and distributed systems.
  • Collaborate with a BU-wide community of experts while growing your technical depth.


✅ Minimum Qualifications:


  • 4–8 years of experience in networking technologies and applications.
  • Strong C programming in multi-threaded environments.
  • Hands-on with data structures, operating systems, and networking fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with Cisco OS (XR, XE, NX-OS) is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred).



🌍 Why Cisco?


At Cisco, we don’t just connect networks—we connect people. Our #WeAreCisco culture celebrates diversity, inclusion, and innovation. You’ll find:

  • 80 hours of paid volunteer time yearly.
  • 30+ employee resource groups fostering belonging and growth.
  • Endless opportunities to explore new technologies and career paths.

💫 Be part of the team redefining enterprise networking for decades to come. Take your next step and be you, with us


👉 Apply here: https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/ProjectDetail/Software-Engineer-Enterprise-Switching-C-Linux-L2-L3-Protocols-Networking-platform-development-PHY-drivers-SERDES-SFP-4-8-years/1447749


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