Senior Software Engineer

We are Cisco's DCN (Data Center Networking) Engineering group is responsible for developing and maintaining network controller software that is part of Cisco's suite of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions. The group focuses on creating advanced, intelligent controllers that enable more agile, secure, and scalable management of network infrastructure. As a global pioneer in networking, Cisco revolutionizes the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate. Cisco has consistently been at the forefront of IP-based networking technology innovation, covering a vast spectrum that includes routing, switching, security, unified communications, video solutions, and wireless networking. Committed to ethical business practices, Cisco is dedicated to ensuring long-term business sustainability and fostering an eco-friendly approach in both operations and product offerings.

As a Sr. Software Engineer, 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.

• You will play a pivotal role in the development and advancement of Cisco's cutting-edge network controller software. This software is used by thousands of Cisco customers.
• Work on our backend systems software that will impact the complex and dynamic needs of modern networks.
• You will have the opportunity to develop and build new solutions along with maintaining products that are in production with our customers.
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions by advocating for scalable and maintainable codebases while developing and maintaining high-quality, efficient, and reusable code that aligns with Cisco's standards and best practices.

• 6 or more years of experience working as a Software Engineer with a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related technical field.
• Experience with Systems Software Development.
• Programming experience with C++ or C.
• Experience with Linux/Linux internals, OS/system/kernel, file systems and Linux performance/scale.

• Ability to review customer feedback and innovate on new feature builds to meet the needs of our customers.
• Design, build, and debug large scale infrastructure services and distributed systems.
• Experience working with network controller software.
• Implement Kernel debugging, and work with kernel APIs and subsystems.
• Exposure to Secure Development Life cycle, Vulnerability and CVE assessment and mitigation and threat-modelling.
• Interest in mentoring more junior team members.

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