Senior Software Engineer | Switching |8-11 years

What You'll Do You will participate on a project team of engineers involved in the development of software for our next generation data center switch product family, with emphasis in the Ultra-Low Latency(ULL)forwarding later 1-3 services and HPT solutions. Define, architect, design, and deliver new software protocols and features for the Nexus platform. Work also involves providing constant feedback to hardware and software teams for improvements. Write complete functional and design specs independently. Write portions of product specification and design. You will have ownership of multiple components and play a substantial role in analyzing new feature requirements, developing design and functional specifications. You will be interacting with technical leaders and senior engineers within the Data Center Networking Business Unit (DCNBU) on design and architectural aspects of features and components owned by you. You will be the go-to person for key technologies and components within your team. Who You'll Work With Data Center Networking Business Unit in Cisco focuses on developing AI enabled ground breaking Nexus family of Ethernet Switching products and solutions that address the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures, including those in AI, cloud computing, enterprise and Ultra Low latency environments. Who You Are * Senior software development engineer working on groundbreaking technologies in a fast-changing landscape of datacenter technologies and part of the BU having ownership of multiple products. * Developing software using C/C++ on Networking devices like switches and routers * Developing Ultra-Low Latency forwarding services and SDK * Proven understanding of RTOS based Linux OS and distributed systems * Proven track record in debugging and analyzing complex customer deployments and understand technical issues * Strong working knowledge of Networking Technologies like L2/L3/VXLAN/ACL/QOS * Very Good communication skills and excel in a team environment. * Ability to work in cross-functional teams as well as providing technical leadership when required. * Ability to work independently and with little supervision. * Ability to translate high level requirements into specific features, develop functional and design specifications * Flexibility in a fast paced, constantly evolving, deadline-driven environment. * Experience with Nexus OS is a plus * Typically requires Masters/B.E/B.Tech ECE/CS with 8+ years related experience in networking software development. Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise. We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that). We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions. So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us #WeAreCisco

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