Senior Software Engineer (Linux Embedded Applications)
Cisco Systems, Inc., San Jose, CA, United States
Senior Software Engineer (Linux Embedded Applications)
Location: San Jose, California, US
Alternate Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, US or Offsite Washington, California, Oregon
Compensation Range: 157400 USD - 222200 USD
Job Type: Professional Software Development
Job Id: 1429491
Who We Are
We are the UCS Blade Platform BMC Team, dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in BMC development for Cisco's X-Series Blade Servers. Our team is at the forefront of creating groundbreaking solutions, tackling a variety of complicated and diverse projects throughout the year.
What sets us apart is our small, agile, and diverse team that thrives on collaboration and rapid execution. We pride ourselves on delivering production-quality software swiftly to our larger cross-functional teams, ensuring that our contributions are both impactful and timely.
Our work is integral to the UCS X-Series portfolio, which is renowned for its adaptability and future-ready design.
Who You Are
You are a software developer who demonstrates outstanding communication and collaboration abilities, coupled with a genuine passion for tackling complex challenges. You will exhibit outstanding organizational skills and a keen interest in managing your time efficiently.
As a process-driven individual, you will have a fervent desire to streamline and improve existing procedures. Your adeptness in time management will empower you to effectively prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality work within set deadlines.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement platform embedded software for next-generation enterprise-class PCIe nodes/fabrics as part of Cisco’s Cloud and AI Infrastructure group.
- Design and implement server management applications, including IPMI, Redfish, SNMP, and other higher-level management software.
- Develop diagnostics, monitoring, and telemetry capabilities using prototype environments.
- Integrate GPU servers with Cisco Switches and the Intersight SaaS solution to ensure seamless operation and management.
- Work with hardware, software, and QA team to bring up new AI server products.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in C or C++ programming or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in Linux embedded software development
- Experience with Linux application development, integration, testing, and debugging
- Experience with server management protocols such as Redfish, DBUS, KVM, or IPMI
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or similar
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with integrating vendor BSPs/SDKs into source code for shared/common libraries and applications
- Experience with Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) or equivalent
- Proficient in reading and interpreting hardware schematics
- Experience with OpenBMC, Yocto, DMTF standards, and MCTP/PLDM/SPDM
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. 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 tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together.
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! #WeAreCisco
Message 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.