Software Engineer

Cisco
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Meet the Team

The Catalyst Engineering IOS XE Platform Independent team designs and develops high-performance system software for Cisco Enterprise Switching and Routing platforms. Our software forms a critical foundation of IOS XE and enables networking capabilities across a broad range of Cisco platforms. You will work with experienced engineers and a vibrant technical community while gaining exposure to networking, operating systems, and platform software. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong software engineering fundamentals while contributing to technologies used by enterprises worldwide.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer, you will develop and integrate software components for IOS XE platforms. You will write and debug C code on Linux-based systems while building a strong understanding of networking protocols and system software. You will collaborate with senior engineers to develop, test, troubleshoot, and deliver high-quality software. You will gain hands-on experience with IOS XE, networking technologies, Linux, and platform software while growing your technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills in C with understanding of software development fundamentals.
  • Strong understanding of computer networking fundamentals and networking protocols.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Linux operating systems and basic Linux troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python for automation or prototyping.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Academic or project experience in C programming, Linux, or networking.
  • Understanding of L2/L3 networking concepts, QoS, ACLs, or routing protocols.
  • Exposure to operating system concepts such as processes, memory management, IPC, and concurrency.
  • Experience with debugging tools and software development environments.
  • Strong interest in learning networking and system software technologies.

Cisco Confidential

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.

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.

Disclaimer

About

To ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company. Please be advised that any communication from Cisco about careers will:

  • be in direct response to an application you have submitted through the company career site
  • begin with screening or an interview
  • originate from a Cisco email address, and
  • be conducted across email, phone, or WebEx

Cisco will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process or ask you for money in any way. If you have been requested to apply for a role or have received an offer from a site other than https://careers.cisco.com or cisco.wd5.myworkday.com, do not provide any personal identifying information, including your Aadhaar or other personal identifying number, birth certificate, banking information, driver's license, or passport.

If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with your local law enforcement authorities. Cisco bears no responsibility, and cannot be held liable, for any claims, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to recruiting scams.

Score my resume against this job, free →

Questions about this job

How do I apply for the Software Engineer job at Cisco?

Use the apply link on this page: you apply directly with Cisco on LinkedIn. Before you do, score your resume against this job description on Fitboard. It shows which skills and keywords the job asks for that your resume doesn't show, so you can fix them first.

What skills does Cisco want for this Software Engineer role?

The job description asks for Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field., Strong programming skills in C with understanding of software development fundamentals., Strong understanding of computer networking fundamentals and networking protocols., Hands-on knowledge of Linux operating systems and basic Linux troubleshooting. and Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python for automation or prototyping.. Make sure your resume shows the ones you have, in the words the job uses: applicant tracking systems look for them.

How can I get a job at Cisco?

Apply to the Cisco roles that match your experience, and tailor your resume to each job description: for this role that means showing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field., Strong programming skills in C with understanding of software development fundamentals., Strong understanding of computer networking fundamentals and networking protocols.. A resume that matches the job's own keywords is more likely to get past screening. Fitboard scores your resume against this exact job for free.

Is this Software Engineer job remote or onsite?

This is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Is it free to apply? Does Fitboard charge anything?

Applying is free: you apply directly with Cisco, and this job page and its apply link cost nothing. Checking your resume against this job is free too, with 3 free scans when you sign in and no credit card needed.

Will you get shortlisted for this role? Check your match free →