Software Engineer Embedded/Network Systems II (Full Time) - United States

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice.    Meet the Team   Our dedicated team members are engineering the foundation of Cisco’s core technologies across the globe, including teams in Engineering   like   Common Hardware   Group, Network Product Eng, Infrastructure & Security. You will be an essential contributor to the development of next-generation innovations in operating systems, firmware, networking stacks, and security infrastructure. Working on these teams, you will gain hands-on experience with hardware-software integration and low-level networking technologies that power Cisco’s critical products. Discover the possibilities when deep technical   expertise   meets creativity and   help   build solutions that transform how the world connects and communicates.

You are a passionate engineer skilled in low-level programming, networking protocols, and   hardware-software   integration, with   strong communication   and collaboration abilities. You thrive in solving complex challenges through innovation and precision, while being highly organized and   process-driven . Your work develops and   maintains   critical software and tools that ensure hardware compatibility, network performance, and security for Cisco’s core products like operating systems, firmware, and networking stacks. By effectively managing your time and streamlining processes, you deliver high-quality solutions that embed resilience and efficiency into global communications infrastructure, directly contributing to Cisco’s leadership in trusted, scalable networking technologies.

Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.    Proficiency   in C programming and experience with embedded Linux, including a solid understanding of operating system fundamentals.   Familiarity with network principles & concepts, routing protocols, and general networking concepts.   Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), along with knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).   Understanding of   DevSecOps   practices and their application in software development workflows.

Conceptual understanding or hands-on experience with AI/ML.   Understanding of   cybersecurity principles and security protocols.   Experience with FPGA development.   Knowledge of signal and power integrity, and PCB design.     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