Senior Software Engineer

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