Software Engineer – UCS

The application window is expected to close on: July 25, 2025

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

Meet the Team

Join our dynamic, multi-talented Engineering team that is at the forefront of driving the evolution and expansion of computing engineering. The team is dedicated to developing next-generation data center products with innovative methodologies and scalable software solutions. Our team culture values open communication, empowered partnership work, innovation, and a customer success focus.

Your Impact

Your primary responsibilities will include crafting, developing, and debugging system software related to Cisco UCS servers. Additionally, you will be involved in developing, improving, and maintaining automation frameworks and test scripts using Python to validate functionality, usability, and performance. You will also play a crucial role in product development from planning and design to development and testing. As a proactive team member, you will optimally manage workloads, meet schedules, identify risks, and deliver high-quality products. Having an attitude of developing simple solutions to complex problems is highly encouraged.

• Design, develop, and debug system software related to Cisco UCS servers.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts using Python to validate functionality, usability, and performance.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to understand project requirements and design automated test strategies for components and features.
• Write design specs and test plans, and participate in peer code reviews, design reviews, and test plan reviews.
• Communicate effectively with team members, providing timely updates on project progress, challenges, and successes.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 5+ years in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to apply industry specifications such as IPMI, iSCSI, SAN, TCP/IP, I2C, PCIe, SMBIOS, DMTF Redfish, and others.
• Hands on experience in debugging BIOS, operating systems, hardware, and platform-level issues.
• Hands on experience in Python, shell scripting or similar automation tools is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications :

• Comprehensive understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Strong coding skills with an in-depth understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like Git, along with a solid understanding of continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with both team members and collaborators.
• Strong analytical abilities and adept troubleshooting skills.
  
  

Why Cisco

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At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.