Sr. Network Platform Engineer

Cisco UK

Base: $165,000.00 - $241,400.00 (us/canada); bonus...
Sonic platform engineering experience
Hardware bring-up for networking platforms
Python automation for testing frameworks
This role leads the effort to port the SONiC open-source operating system onto Cisco's high-end Silicon One ASIC family and Nexus platforms

Job Summary

  • This role leads the effort to port the SONiC open-source operating system onto Cisco's high-end Silicon One ASIC family and Nexus platforms.
  • The team is responsible for full-stack qualification cycles, ensuring platforms meet performance benchmarks before customer delivery.
  • Employees are eligible for competitive compensation including base salary, potential equity grants, and comprehensive benefits like paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

This role leads the effort to port the SONiC open-source operating system onto Cisco's high-end Silicon One ASIC family and Nexus platforms.

Salary

Base: $165,000.00 - $241,400.00 (US/Canada); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for restricted stock units and annual bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and volunteer days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SONiC platform engineering experience
  • Hardware bring-up for networking platforms
  • Python automation for testing frameworks
  • Linux kernel and containerization knowledge
  • SAI and Syncd layer integration

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI/LLM development tools
  • Familiarity with Spirent or IXIA traffic generators
  • Deep understanding of Redis architecture in NOS
  • Knowledge of ASIC SDKs and Switch Abstraction Interface

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of related experience
  • 4+ years of experience in Hardware Bring-up or NOS Platform Engineering
  • Experience qualifying networking platforms for high-scale data center deployments

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