Software Engineer, Enterprise Switching

Accepting applications until further notice

Meet the Team

Join Cisco's team of experienced engineers working on cutting-edge networking technologies. We are Enterprise Switching team who connects the world of enterprises. Develop and innovate with us.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop software for the new-generations of enterprise switches.
• Work with cross-functional teams in an inclusive and agile environment.
• Engage and innovate with cutting-edge technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related experience or Master's degree plus 2 years of related experience in the field of Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in writing software in C.
• Experience in working with Linux (or similar) OS.
• Knowledge of basic networking and protocol stacks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of networking forwarding fundamentals (layer-2, layer-3) and packet queuing/scheduling technologies.
• Hands-on experience with ASIC datapath features.
• Knowledge of Python.

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

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!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!