Embedded Software Engineer(Kernel)

Cisco Systems, Inc.
United States, California, San Jose
170 W Tasman Dr (Show on map)
May 22, 2025
This is a hybrid role located in San Jose, CA with in office presence 3 days per week. Meet the Team The Data Center Networking Group develops the Nexus 9000 line of data center and cloud switches that feature application awareness to make the network infrastructure flexible and agile for dynamic response to application needs and virtual machine workload mobility. Data Center also developed a 400G Ethernet transceiver designed to drastically lower the optics price to out compete the competitor offerings. As we realize our globalization strategies and move into new markets, our diverse, inclusive culture also creates a competitive advantage for Cisco. It ensures we have fresh ideas and execution capabilities and the local knowledge to best serve our customers and build Cisco brand recognition around the globe. By gaining a better understanding of the world and the differences in its people we can change the way it works, lives, plays, and learns. Your Impact As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Data Center Networking Group, you will work with a team of high performing engineers in building, customizing, developing and delivering the Linux kernel. Keep in touch with the Linux community to evolve the kernel Kernel bring-up on multiple configurations of Hardware and CPU architecture Debug critical kernel issues related to security, performance, resource, thread, stability and scalability Upstream kernel patches as needed Innovate and evolve the SW in the virtualization and container technology space Be a mentor for junior engineers and play a leadership role in driving technology initiatives Minimum Qualifications: BS computer science or related field with 5+ years of embedded software development experience in the computer systems and networking domain 3+ years of demonstrated Linux Kernel design, mode debugging and implementation knowledge Experience working on multiple Kernel subsystems (scheduling, tasks, mem, file system, network, crypto, etc.) 1+ year demonstrated Yocto distribution customization experience SW implementation skills in C/C++ and Python Understanding of the Intel/AMD CPU architecture and x86 instruction set Preferred Qualifications: Ms computer science or related field with 3+ years of embedded software development experience in the computer systems and networking domain Linux kernel design and internals Virtualization, Docker, Kubernetes etc. Familiarity with AI/ML app development & frameworks Familiarity with langchain, huggingface, keras, or pytorch Why Cisco? 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. Simply put - we power the future. 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.