• Embedded Software Engineer(Kernel)

    Cisco (San Jose, CA)


    This is a hybrid role located in San Jose, CA with in office presence 3 days per week.

     

    The application window is expected to close on June 6th, 2025

    Meet the Team

    The Data Center Networking Group develops the Nexus 9000 line of data center and cloud switches that feature application awareness to make the network infrastructure flexible and agile for dynamic response to application needs and virtual machine workload mobility. Data Center also developed a 400G Ethernet transceiver designed to drastically lower the optics price to out compete the competitor offerings.

     

    As we realize our globalization strategies and move into new markets, our diverse, inclusive culture also creates a competitive advantage for Cisco. It ensures we have fresh ideas and execution capabilities and the local knowledge to best serve our customers and build Cisco brand recognition around the globe. By gaining a better understanding of the world and the differences in its people we can change the way it works, lives, plays, and learns.

     

    Your Impact

     

    As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Data Center Networking Group, you will work with a team of high performing engineers in building, customizing, developing and delivering the Linux kernel.

     

    * Keep in touch with the Linux community to evolve the kernel

    * Kernel bring-up on multiple configurations of Hardware and CPU architecture

    * Debug critical kernel issues related to security, performance, resource, thread, stability and scalability

    * Upstream kernel patches as needed

    * Innovate and evolve the SW in the virtualization and container technology space

    * Be a mentor for junior engineers and play a leadership role in driving technology initiatives

    Minimum Qualifications:

    * BS computer science or related field with 5+ years of embedded software development experience in the computer systems and networking domain

    * 3+ years of demonstrated Linux Kernel design, mode debugging and implementation knowledge

    * Experience working on multiple Kernel subsystems (scheduling, tasks, mem, file system, network, crypto, etc.)

    * 1+ year demonstrated Yocto distribution customization experience

    * SW implementation skills in C/C++ and Python

    * Understanding of the Intel/AMD CPU architecture and x86 instruction set

    Preferred Qualifications:

    * Ms computer science or related field with 3+ years of embedded software development experience in the computer systems and networking domain

    * Linux kernel design and internals

    * Virtualization, Docker, Kubernetes etc.

    * Familiarity with AI/ML app development & frameworks

    * Familiarity with langchain, huggingface, keras, or pytorch

     

    \#WeAreCisco

     

    #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

     

    Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

     

    We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

     

    Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

     

    Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

     

    Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.