# Software Engineer - Hardware Diagnostics at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Milpitas, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Milpitas-California-US/Software-Engineer---Hardware-Diagnostics_2028334?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-software-engineer-hardware-diagnostics/

## About the role

This role requires working onsite in San Jose, CA. The application window is expected to close on 10/31/27. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 7+ years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 4+ years of professional experience
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience developing software using C/C++ and/or Python within a Linux environment
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware-level programming and device driver development
- Demonstrated expertise in Linux hardware bring-up and system integration
- Proven experience working with microcontrollers and embedded peripherals including: I2C, PCIe, SPI, and MDIO


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-software-engineer-hardware-diagnostics/