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Cisco Software Engineer (C Programming & Linux Embedded) in San Jose, California

Who We Are

We are a member of Cisco Compute Engineering organization in a globally distributed environment. We build, develop, and maintain software for UCS family of computing systems. Learn more about us at [1] https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/computing/servers-unified-computing-systems/index.html

Who You'll Work With

You will be working with a team of highly reputed embedded software development and test engineers who specialize in developing server storage components and associated software to manage them.

Who You Are

The candidate should have experience developing software using C programming language in embedded software or RTOS or Linux Kernel and or user level application development.

Experience working in RAID controller firmware or OS device driver and / or management software is highly desired. Familiarity with storage technology like NVMe, SAS, SATA and knowledge of Redfish, System level functional knowledge including PCIe technologies would be a plus.

Candidate should be comfortable working in a Server lab environment and hands on with hardware equipment. Should be able to understand data center, cloud server product requirements, project and/or department needs and establishes relationships with appropriate cross-functional stakeholders to gather input, collect information and be able to technically lead software project and present status as needed.

Develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification and UX (User Experience) at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Writes C code, Unit tests, maintains, enhances software independently. Comfortable raising issues and escalating issues where necessary. Skilled to identify short- and long-term scope problems through design review participation and code reviews. Comfortable testing any code developed to ensure high quality of deliverables.

Partners with other teams including design and product management to create the right solution for the customers.

Creates technical design documentation to be used by the team as well as contributing to user documentation to be used by end users.

Debugs and addresses software issues during development and in production systems to support customers.

Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes.

What You’ll Do

You will be developing and maintaining software that manages storage components in Cisco UCS BMC (Embedded Linux) environment.

You will be required to engage with BMC cross functional (development and test teams) and hardware design teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors + 7-10 years of experience

  • Masters + 5-7 years of experience

  • PhD + 1-3 years of experience

  • Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in C programming language.

  • Knowledge of Linux embedded environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced C programming for embedded environments. Python scripting skills a plus.

  • Experience developing firmware / software for networking or storage or GPU products.

  • Familiarity with PCIe technology for devices

  • Storage protocols like SAS, SATA and NVMe.

  • DMTF Redfish and SNIA Swordfish model of managing storage components.

  • Hands on working in the lab to setup equipment, bring-up new hardware and software and establish competitive product capabilities of different vendor solutions.

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 travelling 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 size 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 tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

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

References

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  1. https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/computing/servers-unified-computing-systems/index.html

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.

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