Meet the Team

We are building firmware, SDK, simulator, and compiler for Cisco Silicon One™ architecture and work in the development of pioneering technology.

The Architecture and Infrastructure Team is responsible for build systems written in Makefile and Bazel, and provides compilers and tools/library support for the SDK. The team is in charge for architectural refactoring of the SDK.

This is an opportunity to work with worldwide distributed Cisco R&D centers and learn from the best engineers in the field.

We are looking for people who are in love with technology and engineering to help us push the limits of what is possible through innovation, determination, and teamwork.

Your Impact

• Design and develop high-performance software components using modern C++ (C++14/C++17) standards, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional software teams to define architecture, design patterns, and best practices for application development
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
• Optimize software by performing maintenance, updates and upgrades
• Help maintain code quality, organization and automatization
• Participate in software/hardware integration, validating interoperability and performance across platforms
• Stay current with emerging technologies and standards, applying innovative solutions to complex networking challenges

The result of your work will be integrated into the products of world-leading companies and will have a worldwide impact.

We have multiple positions open within various teams working on Cisco Silicon One!

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience with C++
• Experience with Linux development, Makefiles, and build automation
• Academic education in computer technology (finished BSc/MSc studies)
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of computer networks and network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP...)
• Strong understanding of client-server architecture, RPC frameworks, and API design.
• Solid understanding of hardware architecture and its interaction with software.
• Experience with other programming languages and tools such as Python and SWIG
• Good problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills

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.