Software Engineer – Networking (C / Linux, L2 / L3 Protocols, SDK Development) [Apply in 3 Minutes]

We’re Hiring : Software Engineer – Enterprise Switching (C / Linux, L2 / L3 Protocols | 4–8 years)

At Cisco, the Enterprise Switching organization is building the backbone of the modern network with our industry-leading Catalyst Cat9000 series. These switches power the world’s most critical networks—supporting hybrid work, AI / ML-driven security, cloud integrations, and groundbreaking innovations in enterprise connectivity.

What you’ll do :

You’ll be part of a world-class team creating technologies that redefine enterprise networking. From hospitals and financial institutions to global enterprises, your work will directly impact how organizations stay connected, secure, and agile. You’ll :

• Develop and integrate next-gen software in C / Linux for Cisco’s switching platforms.
• Work with L2 / L3 protocols, routing (IPv4 / 6, multicast / unicast) and networking fundamentals.
• Contribute to SDK development, packet processing (DPDK, P4), and hardware platforms (ASICs, FPGAs, NPUs).
• Innovate with Linux OS, RTOS internals, virtualization, containers, HA, and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with a BU-wide community of experts while growing your technical depth.

✅ Minimum Qualifications :

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we don’t just connect networks—we connect people. Our #WeAreCisco culture celebrates diversity, inclusion, and innovation. You’ll find :

Be part of the team redefining enterprise networking for decades to come. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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