Software Engineer - C / C++ , L2/L3, VXLAN, MPLS, ACL, and QoS.

Meet the Team

Be part of Cisco’s trailblazing Data Center Business Unit—where ambition meets impact! Our team pioneer’s breakthrough Ethernet Switching technology, transforming the way organizations harness AI and the cloud. Join us and collaborate with top-tier experts to architect the multi-layered, high-performance Nexus switches at the heart of modern digital infrastructure. If you’re passionate about redefining what’s possible, this is your launchpad.

Your Impact

Ready to see your work move the world’s data? As a key player on our team, you’ll engineer the software that powers Cisco’s iconic switching products, turning the demands of AI and modern cloud computing into reality. Collaborate across disciplines, innovate with the brightest minds, and build systems trusted for reliability and performance at massive scale. Make your mark where it matters most.

• Architect system software for advanced Ethernet switching.
• Develop SDKs that unlock the power of next-gen ASIC technology.
• Team up with hardware, ASIC, marketing, and test engineers to launch groundbreaking products.
• Innovate on scale, speed, and resilience with top engineering talent.
• Own the full lifecycle, from vision to deployment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on network technologies.
• Proficient in C/C++ with hands-on experience in network programming and protocols.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies such as L2/L3, VXLAN, MPLS, ACL, and QoS.
• Proven expertise in operating systems and distributed systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in switch/router software engineering with real-world deployment experience.
• Expertise in crafting SDKs for specialized or merchant ASIC platforms.
• Team player who excels in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Strong analytical and innovative mindset to tackle complex challenges.
• Clear, confident communicator across technical and non-technical groups.
  
  

Why Cisco?

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.

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.