Principal Engineer – SONiC data-plan engineering

The application window is expected to close on: 2/3/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team We are the 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. Your Impact As a Principal Engineer on our team, you are curious and a problem solver. You love to learn and grow and work in an environment that is constantly evolving.  You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of AI and ML networking infrastructure. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that enhance backend network capabilities, directly supporting cutting-edge AI and ML developments. You'll also join an agile team engaged in the design, development and testing of the Management Plane required for the Cisco 8000 platforms.  You will have the opportunity to:Design, develop and validate: Manageability agents for Netconf, GNMI and Telemetry.Yang models for operational and configuration data on the embedded system. Design and develop High-scale statistics streaming infrastructure on the embedded system that feed onbox/offbox analytics engines.Develop test framework to validate embedded system manageability software modules.Contribute to the Open-Source SONiC community.Interact and communicate directly with our customers.Mentoring more junior team members. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s in computer science or a like technical field with 12 + years of relevant work experience, or a Masters with 10 + years of related experience.Programming experience is C, C++ or Python. Experience with Networking technologies such as data-plane, L2/L3, IPv4/IPv6, Overlay networks, etc.Software development experience with Linux based platforms or other like network operating systems.Experience working directly with stakeholders and customers to provide direct technical solutions. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to SONiC or experience working with the SONiC open-source community.Experience working with SDKs, preferred with SAI library development for switches, NPUs or DPUs.Exposure to ML and AI related technologies.Strong knowledge of networking technologies including:Layer 2: VLAN, Port Channel, MCLAG.  Layer 3: IPv4, IPv6, VxLAN, Tunnels.QoS: Queuing, Policers, WRED, PFC, ECN.ACL: L2, L3, Ingress, Egress, ACL based forwarding. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment across software and silicon teams.#WeAreCisco#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!  Location:San Jose, California, USArea of InterestEngineer - SoftwareCompensation Range198600 USD - 282900 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestSoftware DevelopmentJob Id1432025Message 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 (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. 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