Principal Software Engineer

Cisco

San Jose, US
Base: $231,400.00 - $331,800.00; bonus/equity: not...
Networking knowledge
Hardware and software integration
Data-path implementation
As part of the distinguished Solution Architecture team within Common Hardware, you'll work alongside industry experts focused on bridging hardware and software, delivering seamless, high-performance networking solutions

Job Summary

  • As part of the distinguished Solution Architecture team within Common Hardware, you'll work alongside industry experts focused on bridging hardware and software, delivering seamless, high-performance networking solutions.
  • In this role, you will serve as a key technical interface between our customers and internal teams, engaging directly with customers to deeply understand their requirements and effectively communicate our ASIC and software capabilities.
  • At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond, creating solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.

Matching Summary

As part of the distinguished Solution Architecture team within Common Hardware, you'll work alongside industry experts focused on bridging hardware and software, delivering seamless, high-performance networking solutions.

Salary

Base: $231,400.00 - $331,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, disability, life insurance, restricted stock units, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • networking knowledge
  • hardware and software integration
  • data-path implementation
  • customer requirement understanding
  • technical solutions articulation

Nice-to-have

  • continuous learning
  • cross-functional partnership
  • shaping next generation technologies
  • industry leadership representation

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years software development experience
  • 10+ years networking field experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related technical field
  • Clear understanding of data-path implementation

Work Rights

Not specified

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