Cisco Software Engineer 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

69277770

Who You'll Work With

At Data Center Business Unit in Cisco, we are dedicated to driving innovation in networking technologies. Our focus is on developing groundbreaking Ethernet Switching products that address the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures, including those in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise environments. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of core Ethernet Technologies with architectural exposure to craft and develop Ethernet Switching as applied to both Public and Private cloud infrastructure. You will work on the intricacies of the critically important infrastructure that enables the world-class, multi-layered Nexus switches. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in multi-functional collaboration and be exposed to all facets of the software development cycle from innovation, marketing requirement to product delivery.

What You Will Do

You will participate on a project team of engineers involved in the Automation and Test of FPGA software for our next generation data center switch Nexus product family, with emphasis in the Ultra-Low Latency(ULL)forwarding layer 1-3 services and HPT solutions.

Contribute to the development of a major SW release, including test scoping, planning, execution, test automation, coordinating with other departments

Who You Are.

Strong working knowledge of Networking Technologies like L2/L3/ VXLAN/ACL/QOS

System testing knowlege is a strong plus

Very strong Automation experience in Python and other programming languages.

Proven understanding of Operating Systems and Distributed Systems

Hands on Experience in Switch/Router Software testing and automation.

Prior experience in testing FPGA based switch/ Merchant ASIC's is a strong Plus

Ability to work in cross-functional teams as well as providing technical leadership when required.

Familiarity with Unix/Linux

Creative problem solving skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills

Be able to scope the feature, come up with functional and system test plan focused on feature verification, internal s/w, h/w table verification

Experience with Nexus OS is a plus

Typically requires Masters/B.E/B.Tech ECE/CS with 8+ years related experience in networking software development.