Cisco Senior Technical Leader 

Switzerland, Zurich 

845472496

As a senior technical leader in the SAI area, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of networking by working on open-source initiatives, driving innovation, and shaping the industry’s standards.

• Understanding the SONiC switch model and aligning it with SAI architectural goals.
• Representing Cisco in the SAI open-source community to lead and contribute to technical discussions.
• Driving and leading the overall SAI software architecture and design principles.
• Leading key infrastructure efforts, including debugging, serviceability, and performance optimization.
• Designing and developing SAI software interfaces for network switches.
• Collaborating with hardware and system teams to align SAI implementations with hardware capabilities.
• Mentoring and guiding team members to uphold technical excellence.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in networking software development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., L2/L3, MPLS, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with software-hardware integration and debugging.

• Experience with the SONiC switch model and open-source community engagement.
• Deep knowledge of ASIC programming and SDKs.
• Demonstrated experience in defining and driving software architecture and design principles.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and serviceability skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and influence industry standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.