Senior Technical Leader

Meet the Team

Join the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) team, a pivotal part of Cisco’s Silicon One networking software division. Our team is responsible for designing and implementing software interfaces that abstract hardware complexities for network switches. We are at the forefront of developing solutions that enable seamless scalability, performance, and integration with modern networking technologies.

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.

Your Impact

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead in the SAI domain and contribute to the design, development, and community engagement for Cisco’s networking solutions. You will drive architectural decisions and represent Cisco in the SAI open-source community, influencing the direction of networking technologies globally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

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