Cisco Software Engineer 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

606097371

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest problem solvers and thinkers in the Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Team that work on next generation of datacenter and cloud switches.

Your commitment to excellence is the fuel that powers your professional drive. Skilled in a variety of programming languages, including C/C++, Go, Python on Linux, you understand networking principles. Your background features an understanding of cloud architecture and services in multiple public clouds like AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure. Adept at navigating complex challenges, you excel in collaborative settings, engaging with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. You are known for your creative approaches to risk mitigation across production systems, enhancing stability and performance. With a solid base in software development, you are adept at working with distributed computing environments and intricate multi-tiered applications, making informed design decisions that shape the future of technology.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field.
• MS/PhD in Computer Science is plus.
• 6+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
• Programming languages C/C++, Go, Python on Linux
• Experienced in designing, building, and debugging large scale distributed systems.
• Experience with build systems and Gnu Makefiles
• Experience with bring up and system boot process using systemd
• Linux internal, OS/system/kernel, file systems, push the limit on performance/scale.
• Maintain knowledge of Linux internals and the latest kernel development trends.
• Implement system programming, kernel debugging, and work with kernel APIs and subsystems.
• Troubleshoot and debug software components with debuggers like GDB.
• Possess expertise in Linux kernel networking, security, and virtualization. Stay up to date with the latest kernel development trends.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Familiar with micro-services-based software architecture and the evolving tools in the space like nomad/k8s.
• Experience with Distributed databases and file systems, a plus.
• Experience with container run time (Docker, LXC/LXD)
• Experience with OCI (Open Container Initiative) in Linux environment a plus.
• Experience with TLS, Key Management and Network Security technologies, a plus.
• Experience with multi-core/multi-thread programming a plus.
• Familiarity with agile practices and believes in test driven development.
• Analytics and machine learning experience is also a plus.
• Ensure high-quality software product delivery.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Exposure to Secure Development Life cycle, Vulnerability and CVE assessment and mitigation, threat-modelling, a plus.

• Independent, Accountable, Good sense of ownership, Outspoken, Communicative, Prompt, Flexible, Adaptable and a good team collaborator
• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and mentorship, to stay up to date on new tools & techniques.
• Design and implement automated processes to deploy, monitor and maintain network systems.
• Working with product management and technical marketing to understand requirements and write design specifications.
• Work with internal teams to integrate and test new features and resolve integration issues.
• Debug, root cause and fix system level software deficiencies.
• Explore improvement opportunities in product and technology.

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