Technical Leader - Platform Forwarding

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. We are looking for developers and leaders who are passionate about tackling complex technology, building large scale distributed systems and comfortable working with open-source communities and technologies. You will be part of a fast-paced work environment and responsible for end-to-end product development and production support.

Working as part of a diverse Cisco IOS XR team, you will have a crucial role in the software development process. The team values candidates who are adaptable and capable of quickly acquiring new skills and taking ownership of tasks and features. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include addressing innovative challenges and resolving complex problems related to AI/ML, hyperscalers, and service providers, all while ensuring a strong commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detail. You will collaborate with fellow engineers to deliver enhancements and new functionalities to customers.

Your responsibilities may involve developing new features or creating fully automated tests. Additionally, you may be tasked with investigating and troubleshooting issues. It is also important to utilize test tools effectively to ensure that the software consistently meets high-quality standards.

The specific technology you will work with can vary, but it may encompass areas such as Programmability, Routing Infrastructure, and more. This provides an opportunity to build expertise and gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of network technologies, collaborate with tools like Microsoft Copilot, and contribute to the development and utilization of Cisco's internal AI/ML solutions.

Overall, your role will contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of Cisco IOS XR software, ultimately enhancing the experience and satisfaction of customers.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 12 years of experience in Engineering or Master's degree in a STEM field and 8 years of experience in Engineering
• Experience in all phases of SW development cycle with some exposure to agile development methodologies
• Experience with tech stack C, C++, Python and GO
• Experience with development around L3 Forwarding

• Familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging and validated software design and development skills
• Service provider, data center technologies and architectures
• Deep understanding of networking protocols and different L2/L3 to L7 technologies
• VMs and virtualization technologies
• Automation experience with Tcl, REST, Junit, Jenkins

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