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From the employer's careers site First seen 14 Nov 2026

Software Engineer - Silicon One

Cisco RTP, North Carolina senior full-time

Salary

$103,200 - $146,800 per year

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Description

Join Cisco's Silicon One team as a software engineer and work on developing the full software stack for Silicon One network processors. You'll engage with the Open Standards community and customers to deliver best-in-class routing and switching platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop software driving sophisticated infrastructures using modern C++ and Python
  • Gain knowledge of elite silicon and programming models
  • Work closely with hardware engineers, architects, and teams to define software requirements and ensure integration with hardware components
  • Conduct unit testing and debugging of embedded software
  • Collaborate on the full software creation process from requirement gathering to production deployment

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a relevant field with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience
  • Experience in C++ programming language
  • Experience in the full software creation process (SDLC)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Open Standard Network Operating Systems and APIs
  • Experience with programming models for world-class silicon
  • Experience writing scripts in Python
  • Experience in AI/ML applications or infrastructure solution
  • Experience with L2/L3 networking technologies

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Paid time away (holidays, vacation, sick time)
  • Optional 10 paid days per year to volunteer

Salary Range: $103,200.00 - $146,800.00

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Open Standard Network Operating Systems
  • Silicon programming models
  • Python scripting
  • AI/ML
  • L2/L3 networking

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