# Embedded Software Engineer - C, Linux, L2/L3 protocols

**Company**: Cisco
**Location**: Bangalore, India
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for specialized hardware platforms and devices. You will partner with cross-functional teams to create solutions that meet customer needs, debug and address software issues, and bring new ideas for product innovation.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Develop embedded systems software for specialized hardware platforms and devices.

- Apply agile methodologies to improve software development efficiency.

- Optimize embedded systems for resource constraints and real-time requirements.

- Execute tests for scale, reliability, and velocity within your code.

- Apply in-depth knowledge of secure coding principles and review others' code for compliance.

- Collaborate with team members to share learnings and assist in problem-solving.

- Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure product reliability and performance.

**Requirements:**

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with 4-8 years of experience.

- Excellent C/C++ programming skills.

- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including modular design, clean coding, unit testing, and code reviews.

- Experience developing software on Linux-based systems.

- Prior expertise in analytical reasoning and debugging, with experience using tools such as GDB, PDB, Valgrind, etc.

- Prior working experience with algorithms and data structures.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Familiarity with networking protocols like DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, etc.

- Strong foundation in embedded system concepts.

- Knowledge of AI tools, frameworks, or methodologies.

- Strong experience with concurrent programming, multithreading, synchronization, and IPC/RPC mechanisms.

- Hands-on experience with software debugging, performance analysis, and fixing in complex networking environments.

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive salary.

- Opportunity to work with a global leader in networking solutions.

- Collaborative and innovative work environment.

## Skills

### Required
- C
- C++
- Linux
- L2/L3 protocols
- agile methodologies
- secure coding principles
- GDB
- PDB
- Valgrind
- algorithms
- data structures

### Nice to have
- DWDM
- OTN
- Ethernet
- AI tools
- concurrent programming
- multithreading
- synchronization
- IPC/RPC mechanisms

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