Cisco Senior Software Engineer C/C++ Packet Processing Linux Debugging 

United States, Texas, Austin 

854003273

The application window is expected to close on 2/28/25

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and debug Datapath software component for Cisco’s Next Generation Firewall.
• Take part in product development through complete SDLC stage.
• Work proactively with cross functional teams for requirement gatherings, turning them into Datapath solutions and delivering high quality products.
• Write design specs and test plans. Conduct and participate in peer code reviews, design reviews, and test plan reviews.
• Effective usage of generative AI tools.
• Working with Cisco TAC and Escalations to understand customer issues, debug them effectively and resolve in time and with high quality.
• Have thorough understanding and experience of C, OS concepts and Linux debugging internals. Datapath defects are often complicated to debug and require very thorough debugging skills and OS work experience.
• Thorough experience with Networking protocols – L2/L3/L4.
• Provide solutions for scaling Datapath software onto multi core systems with focus on parallel processing.
• Analyze and debug throughput packet performance and degradation and provide solutions.
• Actively participating in Cisco’s Hackathon’s competitions and providing meaningful ideas which can turn into revenue streams for Cisco Firewall and Security solutions.
• Providing secure software solutions is our basic principle. Hence, you must have a sharp attitude towards embedding security concepts in all our implementations.
• Communicate effectively across team, providing timely updates on project progress, challenges, and successes.
• Bring a mentality of developing simple solutions to complex problems.
• You would work with a team of highly motivated engineers across multiple sites in US and across the world.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors with 7+ years of experience OR Masters with 4+ years in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related major.
• Extensive Work experience with C or C++ language, OS and data structures.
• Thorough exposure in debugging with Linux commands.
• L2/L3/L4 protocol knowledge and work experience is a must.

Preferred Qualification:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of High Availability solutions.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Perforce and familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Familiarity or Hands on experience with Cisco or Other Vendor Security solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members and partners.