Senior Software Engineer

**This is hybrid role and candidates must be located in the Raleigh NC area**Who We AreThe Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group is at the forefront of developing products that power the largest networks in the world. The networking industry is going through a massive transformation to build the next generation infrastructure to meet the needs of AI/ML workloads and continuously increasing internet users and application. We are uniquely positioned to capture that market transition. This team builds products by harnessing the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries on Systems and Silicon Architecture. Who You AreYou are a detail-oriented and keen-minded professional with strong communication skills, capable of making a significant impact through your work. With a solid educational background and extensive software development experience in C/C++ or Python, you excel in debugging within a Linux environment and have a thorough understanding of embedded networking layer 2 or 3 protocols. You possess the ability to work independently, yet are equally adept at collaborating within small teams or cross-functional groups. Your experience with RDMA technologies, data plane implementations, and performance tuning underscores your technical prowess. Additionally, your familiarity with Docker, GIT, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline tools, along with contributions to open-source networking projects, further highlights your capability to lead and innovate.What You’ll DoIn this role, you will develop, implement, solve, and support RDMA-enabling protocols and technologies for data center applications. You will diagnose and resolve issues related to RDMA technologies, ensuring the reliability and performance of the system by developing, executing, and extending test plans. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with multi-functional hardware and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of RDMA-enabling technologies. Your responsibilities will also include participating in code reviews, testing, and debugging processes to ensure high-quality work. Additionally, you will provide technical support and guidance to other teams and collaborators, integrating RDMA solutions with existing network infrastructure and applications.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree +7 of software experience or Master’s degree +4 years of software experienceMore than 3 years of software development experience with C, or C++, or Golang and PythonDevelopment and debugging experience in a Linux environmentExperience working with embedded networking layer 2 or 3 protocolsPreferred Qualifications:More than 2 years of experience with development, implementation and optimization of RDMA technologies in a datacenter or HPC environmentsExperience data plane experience with NPU, DPU or software data planeDocker, GIT, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline toolsStrong performance tuning skillsStrong communication skills with ability to work solo, in a small team or multi-functional teamsContributions to open-source networking projectsExperience leading small teams on a turnkey basisWhy 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. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re 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. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes 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 other’s 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 we’re 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? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCiscoLocation:RTP, North Carolina, USArea of InterestEngineer - SoftwareCompensation Range130900 USD - 184600 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestSoftware DevelopmentJob Id1429572Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.