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Cisco Senior Software Engineer C++ Python Pytest Linux San Jose CA 
United States, California, Milpitas 
671822076

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Responsibilities:
  • Develop networking software solutions and platform capabilities for modular and fully distributed next-generation Cisco Network Operation System that powers Cisco’s cutting-edge routing/switching systems.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to develop software from the conceptualization phase through to customer delivery.
  • Implement products and features for large-scale systems that run complex code in high-bandwidth environments, demonstrating strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to handle challenging high-priority tasks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects in components that range from kernel modules to applications.
  • Work closely with a cross-functional team, driving and collaborating with other technical leaders and software engineers on system and functional design and architecture of new features.
  • Write specification documents and review and sign off on requirements documents.
  • Commit to a higher standard of quality, even under time-to-market pressures.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in software development.
  • Programming skills in C/C++, Python, and shell scripts.
  • Experience with embedded systems, Linux Kernel, and real-time OS fundamentals.
  • Experience with pytest for developing test cases.
  • Experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Preferred Requirements
  • Experience with Cisco networking devices or similar hardware.
  • Expertise with pytest fixtures, hooks, and advanced pytest features.
  • Experience with tools like mypy and pylint.
  • Practical experience with SSH, Telnet, and gRPC for connectivity.
  • Familiarity with the Netmiko library for network automation.
  • Experience with SWIG for generating Python interfaces for C APIs.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
  • Proficiency in Git for version control.
  • Ability to debug network connections, API errors, and system-level issues.
  • AI/ML knowledge or experience is a plus.