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Software Engineer

Cisco Milpitas, California senior full-time

Salary

$155,000 to $222,600 per year

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Description

Join Cisco's Wireless Networking Group as a Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain the core software that powers Cisco's Wireless Access Point product line.

Collaborate with global experts to architect high-performance features that enhance functionality, system scalability, and availability. Optimize embedded software stacks to ensure best-of-breed performance across complex networking environments. Lead the development and maintenance of critical features to improve overall system reliability and platform performance. Your contributions directly influence the user experience for millions of enterprise customers, ensuring our solutions remain the standard for high-performance connectivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Experience in C and C++ programming for high-performance, embedded systems.
  • Expertise in Python scripting for development and automation support.
  • Knowledge of 802.11 wireless protocols and network protocol stacks, including L2 switching, IP routing, and TCP/IP.
  • Experience with Linux-based development environments and network resource management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
  • Sense of ownership and the ability to drive projects with minimal managerial guidance.
  • Aptitude for multi-tasking and prioritizing complex technical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development to adapt to emerging technologies.
  • Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively within a highly technical, diverse group.

The starting salary range for this position is $155,000.00 to $222,600.00.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.

Skills

Required

  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • 802.11 wireless protocols
  • network protocol stacks
  • L2 switching
  • IP routing
  • TCP/IP
  • Linux-based development environments

Nice to have

  • interpersonal and communication skills
  • sense of ownership
  • aptitude for multi-tasking
  • commitment to continuous learning
  • strong team-oriented mindset

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