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Looking forward to getting an exciting start to your career? Catalyst Engineering IOS XE Platform Independent team, designs and develops high-performance system software for various Cisco Platforms which includes Enterprise Switching & Routers, Service Provider Routing Platforms. This is of the team where we are leading the Enterprise Industry with several innovations; and we are in an exciting phase in the rapidly evolving market. The opportunities here are boundless, and we are sure you will add a character to the dynamism of this team!
As a Software Engineer, you’ll build and integrate software that powers leading enterprise networking solutions deployed by organizations around the world. You’ll work on Cisco IOS XE, a critical operating system at the heart of many enterprise networking devices, while gaining hands-on experience with emerging technologies and large-scale platforms.
You’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative technical community where you can learn from experienced engineers, share ideas, and turn your expertise into meaningful solutions. From design and development to integration and deployment, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while continuously learning and growing your career.
We are seeking a bachelor’s with 5+ years of related experience, or Masters with 3+ years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience.
, with a focus on writing reliable, maintainable, and high-quality code.
, including control plane, data plane, Linux/RTOS, or networking OS internals.
, with the ability to translate requirements into effective solutions.
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, with experience in areas such as Python, AI/LLMs, RAG, MCP, or building intelligent network-diagnostics solutions being an advantage.
, and complex system architectures.
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certification is a plus; equivalent experience is valued.
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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0+ years of experience is required.
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