Software Engineer

Meet the Team

The Catalyst Engineering IOS XE Platform Independent team designs and develops high-performance system software for Cisco Enterprise Switching and Routing platforms. Our software forms a critical foundation of IOS XE and enables networking capabilities across a broad range of Cisco platforms.

You will work with experienced engineers and a vibrant technical community while gaining exposure to networking, operating systems, and platform software. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong software engineering fundamentals while contributing to technologies used by enterprises worldwide.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer, you will develop and integrate software components for IOS XE platforms. You will write and debug C code on Linux-based systems while building a strong understanding of networking protocols and system software. You will collaborate with senior engineers to develop, test, troubleshoot, and deliver high-quality software.

You will gain hands-on experience with IOS XE, networking technologies, Linux, and platform software while growing your technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C with understanding of software development fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of computer networking fundamentals and networking protocols.
• Hands-on knowledge of Linux operating systems and basic Linux troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python for automation or prototyping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or project experience in C programming, Linux, or networking.
• Understanding of L2/L3 networking concepts, QoS, ACLs, or routing protocols.
• Exposure to operating system concepts such as processes, memory management, IPC, and concurrency.
• Experience with debugging tools and software development environments.
• Strong interest in learning networking and system software technologies.

Cisco Confidential

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.

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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