Software Engineer (L2/L3-Embedded)

The application window is expected to close on: 03/27/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in our office located in Milpitas, CA Who We Are This is a role within Cisco's Cloud Networking Business Group (CNBG). You will have opportunity to develop & support software for the Nexus 9000/3000 Data Center product lines and be a key part of Cisco’s Data Center strategy that features application awareness to make the network infrastructure flexible and agile for dynamic response to application needs and virtual machine workload mobility. We are looking for someone who strives in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You will be part of a dedicated team that has epitomized open communications, empowerment, innovation, collaboration and customer success. You will work with a diverse group of some of the brightest problem solvers and thinkers in the Data Center Switching Services Team that work on QoS, Security, ACL, NAT, Telemetry, PTP, Load Balancing, Service Chaining, Ultra Low Latencies technologies for current & next generation Data Center & Cloud switches. Responsibilities: Define, design, deliver and support SDK, P4 code, Software modules for Cisco/merchant ASIC Data Center Switch Platforms Write complete functional and design specs Design, develop & debug large portions of software independently and rapidly Learn existing & maintain wide range of Data Center products & technologies Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering 3+ years of professional experience Demonstrated skills in C, C++ and/or Python programming skills and using scalable debugging tools like GDB etc Hands on experience on switch/router embedded system software development including driver development, OS kernel, hardware programming and related areas Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following areas L2/L3 Ethernet switching and routing protocols Knowledge of Data Center technologies like VxLAN/EVPN, SR/MPLS, ECMP, Multi-Site Fabrics, Controllers, QoS, Security Policies, ACL, NAT, , PBR, PFC, Load balancing, Service chaining Performance engineering, Routing Scale, Upgrades, OpenConfig, Patching NetFlow, sFlow, INT, Flow Telemetry Developing SDK, P4, using ASIC Emulators & Sim modules 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $152,500.00 to $219,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibil ... (truncated, view full listing at source)