Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Who You'll Work With

At Data Center Business Unit in Cisco, we are dedicated to driving innovation in networking technologies. Our focus is on developing groundbreaking Ethernet Switching products that address the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures, including those in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise environments. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of core Ethernet Technologies with architectural exposure to craft and develop Ethernet Switching as applied to both Public and Private cloud infrastructure. You will work on the intricacies of the critically important infrastructure that enables the world-class, multi-layered Nexus switches. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in multi-functional collaboration and be exposed to all facets of the software development cycle from innovation, marketing requirement to product delivery.

What You Will Do

You will participate on a project team of engineers involved in the development of FPGA software for our next generation data center switch Nexus product family, with emphasis in the Ultra-Low Latency(ULL)forwarding layer 1-3 services and HPT solutions.

• Define, architect, design, and deliver new features and solution on the Nexus family of platform.

• Work also involves providing constant feedback to hardware and software teams for improvements. Write complete functional and design specs independently.

• Develop SDK for next generation feature rich network ASIC

• Collaborate with cross functional teams which includes Hardware/ASIC/Marketing/Testing groups to take developed products to market.

• Interact and Innovate with close collaboration with Distinguished and Principal engineers with focus on Scale, Performance and Reliability

Who You Are.

We are looking for talented and passionate Software Engineers to join the team and contribute to crafting advanced Ethernet Switching solutions.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with network programming and protocols.

• Strong working knowledge of Networking Technologies like L2/L3/ VXLAN/ACL/QOS

• Proven understanding of Operating Systems and Distributed Systems

• Hands on Experience in Switch/Router Software Development

• Prior experience in developing SDK for Custom/Merchant ASIC's is a strong Plus

• Proven track record in debugging and analyzing complex customer deployments and understand technical issues

• Very Good communication skills and excel in a team environment.

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams as well as providing technical leadership when required.

• Experience with Nexus OS is a plus

• Typically requires Masters/B.E/B.Tech ECE/CS with 8+ years related experience in networking software development.

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