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Principal Software Engineer

Cisco · Milpitas, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.

About the role

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 15+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years experience
  • Experience in C, C++, and Python programming for embedded systems
  • Experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, event handling, and state machine implementation
  • Experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies
  • Experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, GPIO
More about this role

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

  • Architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco's Core and Edge routing products.
  • Design, develop, and test device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
  • Develop and execute software test plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software.
  • Innovate and drive unique software, hardware, and technology solutions with a global impact on Cisco's product portfolio.
  • Utilize deep technical expertise for complex consultations and act as an expert both internally and externally.
  • Shape...

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