Networking Hardware EngineerThe Networking Hardware Engineering (NHE) group creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally.NHE serves as the execution engine for Cisco's most strategic hardware initiatives. We partner across silicon, engineering, product management, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and executive leadership to transform technology strategy into successful product delivery. Our mission is to provide program leadership, governance, transparency, and execution rigor across highly complex system development programs, shaping the future of hyperscale infrastructure.Your Impact:Architect, design, and develop Diagnostics for Cisco Core and Edge routing products.Design, develop, and test kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.Develop and execute software test plans.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software.Lead technical reviews and discussions across teams.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with at least 8 years experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years experience.Prior experience developing production-level code in C, C++, and Python.Hardware and device driver development background, including experience with Linux hardware bring-up.Experience in developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO.Prior experience implementing multi-threading, event handling, and state machines within embedded systems to support high-bandwidth data processing.Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency with Linux kernel debugging tools (GDB, KGDB) and advanced software troubleshooting.Experience developing software for large-scale, high-bandwidth networking or embedded systems.Knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking protocols, network processors, and optical networking technologies.Experience with system architecture, requirements definition, specification development, and design reviews.Familiarity with AI/ML, secure boot, CMIS, and optical transceiver standards (SFP/QSFP).Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills with a focus on software quality and continuous improvement.
Software Engineering Technical Leader - Embedded Systems in milpitas at Unknown Company
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