Senior Software Engineer

4 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Cisco Systems Full time

Title: Senior Software Engineer

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Exhibit extreme motivation and passion for learning and contributing to the team and business with a "can do" attitude.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects in components that range from kernel modules to applications.
  • Work closely with a cross-functional team 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.

Who You'll Work With

You will be part of an energetic and dynamic development team. You will also work closely with Team Leads (TLs) and Principal Engineers (PEs) to define strategies for future products.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding project management, communication, and technical skills. You have the perfect mix of technical expertise with the Collaboration portfolio, and an outstanding ability to deal with critical customers in challenging situations. Project planning, implementation, and tracking are a must as we often work through both collaboration expansion and service improvement plans for customers affected by systemic issues. You will also have the ability to work cross-functionally; networking with engineers, leadership, account teams, support, sales teams, and customer success to ensure the customer issues are resolved holistically.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors with 6+ years, OR Masters with 4+ years of experience in software development.
  • Experience in Programming Languages like C, C++, Python.
  • Experience with Datapath technologies, including optics, PHY, and SerDes.
  • Experience with Embedded Systems, Linux Kernel and Real-time OS fundamentals, Interrupt handling, Device driver development, Inter-process communication and Bus architectures: PCIe, I2C, etc.
  • Experience with optical networking technologies and components.

Preferred Requirements

  • Expertise in SerDes technology, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with coherent optical technology, including coherent transceivers and related modulation formats.
  • Strong understanding of physical layer protocols and technologies, including signal processing and modulation techniques.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and debugging the failures to root cause.
  • Strong understanding of software quality and processes.
  • Familiarity with Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) standards and their application in network systems.
  • Knowledge of Small Form Factor (SFF) standards, including SFP, QSFP, and other related specifications.
  • AI/ML experience or knowledge is a plus.

Why Cisco

We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone.

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another.

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us

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