Software Engineer - Senior P4 Data Plane Developer

We are undergoing rapid growth, and we are looking for a senior P4 Data Plane Developer that will develop the Cisco Silicon One network applications.

Meet the Team

Join the Cisco Silicon One team developing a unified silicon architecture for web-scale and service provider networks. Cisco's silicon team provides an outstanding, unique experience for ASIC and Software engineers by combining the resources offered by a sizable multi-geography silicon organization with the startup culture and breadth of growth opportunities that working in a smaller team can provide.

Your Impact:
Design and develop data plan software driving the world's most sophisticated infrastructures, using a modern P4 which is a domain-specific language for network devices, specifying how data plane devices (switches, routers, filters, etc .) process packets
Gain intimate knowledge of world-class silicon and programming models
Work with architecture and design teams to define the next generation of ASIC products being developed
Minimum Qualifications:
B.Sc or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in Software Development or Embedded Development
Background in Networking (L2/L3 networking technologies)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with P4 programming language
Experience with Python programming language
A deep understanding of network protocols
Experience with writing and testing software for high performing and scalable networking products
GIT, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline tools.
Expertise in diagnosing and resolving intricate network issues using tools and techniques such as packet capture analysis, log analysis, and protocol debugging
Ability to quickly ramp on multiple, interdisciplinary domains
Love for solving complex problems
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. Simply put – we power the future.

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.

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