Meet the Team: We specialize in developing networking software for IOS-XR, a leading network operating system, focusing on platform-independent components such as system infrastructure, OAM, manageability, and serviceability. By collaborating with platform development teams, we enable the software stack on current and future platforms. Our work includes virtualization infrastructure, application hosting, and serviceability software, alongside new technologies like data models, telemetry integration, and segment routing. The NeXT Platform Independent Common (PI-Common) group owns the creation of high-performance software for Cisco's flagship routers and switches, covering enterprise, data center, and service provider platforms. Your Impact We are seeking creative and resourceful engineers with a passion for innovation and a demonstrable ability to develop high-quality software on schedule. Ideal candidates with internetworking technologies and applications. In this role, you will craft and implement new features while maintaining existing ones. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective teamwork across diverse groups within the organization. We value individuals who are quick learners, determined, and eager to excel. You should also be willing to work closely with teams across different geographies and physical boundaries. Experience in developing software for large and complex network devices, including routing and switching systems. Minimum Qualifications (Required) Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with over 8 years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, along with 8+ years of relevant experience in inter-networking technologies and applications. * Good experience in developing s/w in C, script languages (Python), under multi-threaded environment * Hands on Data Structures, Operating Systems and Data Networking fundamentals * Exposure to development of software for large/complex network devices including routing & switching systems. * Experience in development of Layer 2 (Ethernet) and Layer 3 Networking, routing with IPV4/6 (unicast/multicast) is preferable Preferred Qualifications (Good to have) * Experience in Overlay protocols including EVPN, MPLS LDP would be a plus * Experience in any Cisco OS - XR, XE or NXOS would be a plus #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! 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.