Software Engineer - C/C++ programmer, Linux, Python Scripting - 5 to 8 years - Bangalore

Meet the Team:

Join a premier software development team dedicated to the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 1000 family of products. Our team is renowned for its versatile and highly skilled professionals who are deeply committed to delivering high-quality software solutions. We foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, where every team member contributes to building robust, scalable, and ground breaking network technologies. Our customer portfolio includes various metro, long haul, and subsea markets with hyperscalers like Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and other service providers such as Verizon, AT&T, Jio, and more.

This Team Focusses On:**

Delivering high-quality, reliable software that meets and exceeds customer expectations. Driving innovation in network convergence systems with a focus on performance and scalability. Collaborating across disciplines to tackle sophisticated technical challenges. Maintaining a strong dedication to continuous improvement and professional growth. Upholding Cisco's guiding principles and performance framework to ensure impactful business outcomes.

We are looking to expand the team to work on our Next GEN series of products to enable/capture the AI market. This team offers a great opportunity to work on industry-leading products in an encouraging and dynamic environment that values talent, dedication, and quality delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech/MS, MCA or similar education with Minimum 7-years of SW experience with proven track records
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering with an interest in learning new technologies.
• Adoption to latest smarter SW development tools like Github Copilot / Cursor etc... to develop quality SW.
• Solid understanding of programming in C/C++ and scripting languages like python.
• Experience with version management tools and Agile methodology
• Proven records for Accountability, Ownership and Mentorship Skills and ability to lead and own sub-modules. Lead by example to other budding team members.
• Possess creative problem-solving skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills. Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Quality at Source mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts. Exposure to device drivers, BSPs will be a plus.
• Knowledge or prior experience on OTN products like TXPonders, Mxponder and Line systems
• Experience in establishing and sustaining excellent relationships with the cross functional teams.
• Exposure to kernel programming, user space, system space.
• Prior Knowledge on SONIC development is a plus

Why Cisco?