Software Development Engineer – Routing Platforms & L2
Cisco is hiring a Software Engineer for its Routing SD-WAN Group in Bengaluru to work on edge routing and platform software. The role focuses on developing high-performance packet forwarding, device drivers, and firmware, including bootloader and hardware-software integration. Candidates must have solid experience in C/C++, Linux, and networking protocols. The team works on large-scale global routing platforms and encourages the use of modern AI-assisted development tools.
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Experience
4-8 years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
Cisco is hiring a Software Engineer for its Routing SD-WAN Group in Bengaluru to work on edge routing and platform software. The role focuses on developing high-performance packet forwarding, device drivers, and firmware, including bootloader and hardware-software integration. Candidates must have solid experience in C/C++, Linux, and networking protocols. The team works on large-scale global routing platforms and encourages the use of modern AI-assisted development tools.
TAL's take
High-caliber global tier-1 role in a specialized networking domain with clear technical requirements.
The JD is highly specific regarding the hardware/software stack, domain (SD-WAN/Routing), and required technical competencies.
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Must haves
- 4-8 years of networking software development experience
- Strong proficiency in C/C++
- Experience in Linux environments
- Experience developing device drivers
- Understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols
- Experience with bootloaders and hardware bring-up
Tools and skills
Nice to have: phy, mac, macsec, dpdk, i2c, pcie, gdb, arium, bdi, x86 assembly, arm assembly, ai/ml tools.
About the company
Global enterprise leader in networking and infrastructure.
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