SDK Software Development Engineer

This role is hybrid in San Jose, CA.Application is expected to close 11/30/2024What You'll DoThis team develops and modifies APIs to implement functions for Cisco's cutting edge networking ASICs. You will support and integrate existing APIs and rewrite code to fit into existing SDK structures. You will debug and resolve ASIC queries and resolve software issues. We develop initialization and test procedures to verify ASIC operation and manage the transition of the ASIC into a production environment.Who You'll Work WithWe celebrate the creativity and diversity that fuels our innovation. You will work among engineers as a direct contributor, designing and operating our growing worldwide network infrastructure. You will collaborate multi-functionally with architects, developers, within Cisco throughout the ASIC and product development life cycle, and closely collaborates with the ASIC design group and Application support group solving sophisticated problems along the way.Who You AreYou are a hard-working individual, dedicated to designing software and debugging innovative networking ASICS. You have a strong technical foundation and are continuously eager to learn. You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to identify and debug software APIs during the design and testing phases. You understand software design and can clearly articulate ideas, discuss design concepts, and collaborate with team members effectively.Minimum requirements:* Bachelors or masters degree in computer engineering, or equivalent.* Bachelors + 5 years of experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience* Extensive experience with software systems design tools and languages such as: C, C++ and/or Python.* Experience writing and performing test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.Preferred requirements:* TCL experience.* Experience working with Emulator and Simulator environments.* Experience in overall architecture of software systems: Linux kernel drivers* Design and integrate software systems running on multiple platforms into overall architecture.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical and problem- solving skills* Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options.Why Cisco?#WeAreCisco. 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. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. Were the Internets optimists. Our technology makes sure the data travelling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet its not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. Were helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. Were helping businesses of all shapes and size to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each others backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together were committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.So, you have colorful hair? Dont care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? Thats cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCiscoCisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.