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Senior Software Engineer

Cisco Systems Milpitas, CA

Milpitas, CA

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$149k - $282k/yr Full time Senior Data Plane Developer

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Job Description

Senior Software Engineer role within Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE), focused on building and testing data-center features on the Cisco 8000 Platform using SONiC.

Data plane and control plane development for data-center feature sets
Build and deliver forwarding and services capabilities
C++ and Python development to produce clean, maintainable software
Participate as a Networking Engineer on an agile team covering design, development, and testing for the Cisco 8000 Platform running SONiC

Requirements

Bachelor’s + 7 years related experience, or Master’s + 4 years related experience, or PhD + 1 year related experience
3+ years programming experience in C/C++
2+ years experience using Python to build automated test suites for kernel module validation, including experience with Pytest
2+ years experience with Linux

Technology Stack

C++, Python, Pytest
C/C++, Linux
SONiC, SAI
TCP/IP, BGP, VxLAN, EVPN
ACLs
GDB, PDB
GIT, Jira, Jenkins

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Linux Kernel
Knowledge of Open Standard Networking Systems and APIs such as SONiC and SAI
Knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, VxLAN, EVPN, ACLs
Experience using debugging tools such as GDB and PDB
Understanding of tools including GIT, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline tools

Compensation and Location

Location: Milpitas, CA (onsite)
Salary: USD 149,100 - 282,000 per year
State-specific full salary ranges:
- New York City Metro Area: USD 167,700 - 282,000
- Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: USD 149,100 - 250,900

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program (no defined limit, subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours carried forward to the next calendar year
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies (for non-sales roles)
May be eligible for grants of Cisco restricted stock units that vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time

U.S. and/or Canada Applicant Notice

Posted starting salary range for U.S. and/or Canada locations: $167,700.00 to $245,200.00, reflecting projected salary range for new hires (excluding incentive compensation, equity, or benefits)
Individual pay depends on hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training
U.S. employees are offered benefits subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with Cisco matching, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance
Employees may be eligible for Cisco restricted stock units with vesting based on defined periods of continued employment
Non-sales roles may also be eligible for annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Sales plan roles may receive performance-based incentive pay on top of base salary, split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan

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