The application window is expected to close on 03/17/2025. The Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if enough applications are received. This onsite position will require working out of the Austin, TX, office. Meet the Team Cisco Catalyst Access Switching provides edge-of-the-network switches for enterprise customers. The C9200, C9300, and C9400 families generate over $6B in annual revenue. Our team provides offline diagnostic software for bringing up hardware prototypes, and our software is used for hardware design verification and manufacturing testing. The offline diagnostic software team works with a multi-functional team to develop and deliver hardware solutions. You will work with hardware engineers, hardware test teams, component vendors, and manufacturing engineers. Your Impact As an embedded system developer, you will work closely with the hardware team to develop device drivers and software to bring up new prototype hardware, exercise datapaths, support Device Verification Testing using the diagnostic software we develop, and support and review manufacturing use of our software. * Driving diagnostics design and architecture. * Hardware bring-up and hardware debugging using Linux and our diagnostic software. * Conducting code reviews, ensuring quality delivery. * Leading teams of engineers to deliver quality software on schedule. * Implement and support nightly build and regression of diagnostics images on hardware. * Bringing up Ethernet phys, SFPs, board-mounted power, switching ASICs, PoE, and other components on our products. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience in embedded software development * Experience in C and Python * Experience in component data sheets and schematics. * Experience with board bring-up, low-level device drivers, and the Linux operating system. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * 10 - 12+ years of relevant experience. * Datapath forwarding or fabric switching experience. * Experience with software device driver development for switching ASICs, FPGAs, ethernet Phys, optics, board-mounted power, PoE, and stackable switches. * Experience leading diagnostic projects and coordinating with hardware engineering, lab tests, and manufacturing. * Experience working through the complete product development life cycle, from gathering requirements to delivering the fully developed software. We Are Cisco #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 backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company and many careers, where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing everyone to not only give their best but also be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together, and our people are at the heart of that. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, champion 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.