Senior Software Engineer – C/C++ & Network Systems

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Skills you'll use

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and test scalable, high-quality software components for Cisco IOS XE.
• Develop control-plane and data-plane software for switching, routing, wireless, and IIoT products.
• Analyze requirements and create effective software designs, functional specifications, and solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues to ensure system stability, security, and performance.
• Drive engineering process improvements and adopt industry best practices.
• Innovate and contribute ideas that create intellectual property and patent opportunities.

Who can apply

• We are seeking a bachelor’s with 5+ years of related experience, or Masters with 3+ years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience.
• Good programming skills in C/C++, with a focus on writing reliable, maintainable, and high-quality code.
• Experience or understanding of networking software/firmware, including control plane, data plane, Linux/RTOS, or networking OS internals.
• Knowledge of data structures, software architecture, and system design, with the ability to translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Experience with wireless technologies (802.11ac/ax/be) and network testing tools such as IXIA or packet analyzers
• A passion for innovation and emerging technologies, with experience in areas such as Python, AI/LLMs, RAG, MCP, or building intelligent network-diagnostics solutions being an advantage.

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