Senior Software Engineer - BMC Development - C/Linux from 8+ Years
Cisco
Who are we:
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Cisco's Unified Computing Systems (UCS) team working in Cisco's Data Center space. The Cisco UCS Rack Server is a compact, high-density server optimized for performance and efficiency, making it suitable for various applications such as virtualization and bare-metal workloads. This server can function as a standalone unit managed by Cisco Intersight or UCS Manager, to demonstrate the full range of Cisco's unified computing benefits and improve business agility. We strive in a multifaceted start-up like environment.
Who you'll work with:
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in crafting new features and capabilities as part of the Platform software engineering team of UCS Servers which is a key part of Data Center strategy.
- We are a committed team where open communications, empowerment, innovation, partnership, and customer success are the foundations of the team.
What You’ll Do:
The job involves design and development of UCS Server system management firmware and management software. The role involves working through full software development cycle using agile methodologies covering end to end design, develop, testing and deploy. These include UCS server platform coordinated Management Controller firmware, management software stack and its tools.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
- Write design specifications and software. Participate in code reviews and help team to optimise code.
- Lead project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
- Working with product management and technical marketing to understand requirements.
- Work with internal teams to integrate and test new features and resolve integration issues.
- Debug, root cause and fix complex system level software deficiencies.
- Explore improvement opportunities in product and technology.
Who You Are:
We are looking for an inquisitive Software Developer who is good in the Embedded system background with 8+ Years of experience,
Required skills:
- Proficient experience in C, C++ and or Python with Linux environments.
- Good expertise in Embedded Systems Programming with a focus on memory constraint preferably in a Unix environment and have knowledge of Protocol layer-HTTPS/NFS/SNMP.
- Excellent hands on programming expertise in multithreading, socket programming, shared memory.
- Good core debugging capability using debuggers, Debugging memory issues.
- Your prior experience in architecture and design of complex systems.
Good to have:
- Experience with Device drivers/BMC/IPMI/Redfish/SAAS platform is a plus.
- Familiarity with "Go" language, Agile/DevOps software development models.
- Ability to work with multiple partners across geographies to tackle sophisticated engineering problems.
- Tackle all of your workload challenges using cloud-based management with Cisco Intersight for simpler, smarter, and more agile computing.
Why Cisco:
#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!
Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.
We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.
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! #WeAreCisco
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
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Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
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.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
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