Who We Are

We seeking for an experienced and motivated C++ Software Engineer to join the field of Network Technology within our R&D department which contributes to the evolution of the next generation of leading networking products. We are building firmware, SDK, simulators and compilers for Cisco Silicon One™ architecture and work in the development of pioneering technology.

Who You'll Work With

The team is working on the new generation of silicon which will be part of all families of Cisco devices that will drive the future of the internet.

This is an opportunity to work with worldwide distributed Cisco R&D centers and learn from the best engineers in the field.

We are looking for people who are in love with technology and engineering to help us push the limits of what is possible through innovation, determination, and teamwork.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement and test state of the art optimizing CISCO Silicon One™ compiler
• Code performance evaluation and debugging, implement and/or enhance code generation
• Create, optimize, and enhance the compiler backend to leverage the full hardware potential, efficiently optimizing them using novel approaches
• Solving complex resource management problems, choosing the optimal resource allocation across the HW pipeline
• Designing and implementing new P4 language features to support network application developers work
• Design and build the compiler toolchain for custom networking applications
• Contribute to the development of various libraries and analysis tools
• Efficiently communicate and collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software engineering teams
• Work with ASIC engineers who are developing new generation IC’s, provide compiler support before the tape-out which will give you the chance to propose hardware modifications, participate in hardware design and improve products

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining large-scale software projects
• Academic education in computer science (finished BSc/MSc studies)
• Strong software design/engineering skills in modern C++, excellent debugging skills, good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Motivation to learn, high level of work autonomy and sense of responsibility
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Bonus Points

• Experience working on compiler infrastructures such as LLVM and MLIR
• Experience with compiler optimization (theoretical or practical)
• Experience with other programming languages and tools such as Python, ANTLR and SWIG
• Experience with hardware/software co-design
• Understanding of performance analysis

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can’t put us in a box.

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take the difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world-changing? Be you, with us!

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