Meet the Team

Join a world-class software development team dedicated to the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 1000 family of products. Our team is renowned for its talented and highly skilled professionals who are deeply committed to delivering high-quality software solutions. We foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, where every team member contributes to building robust, scalable, and cutting-edge network technologies. Our customer portfolio includes various metro, long haul, and subsea markets with hyperscalers like Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and other service providers such as Verizon, AT&T, Jio, and more.

This team focusses on:

1. Delivering high-quality, reliable software that meets and exceeds customer expectations.

2. Driving innovation in network convergence systems with a focus on performance and scalability.

3. Collaborating across disciplines to solve complex technical challenges.

Maintaining a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.

1. Upholding Cisco's guiding principles and performance framework to ensure impactful business outcomes.

We are looking to expand the team to work on our Next GEN series of products to enable/capture the AI market. This team offers an exciting opportunity to work on industry-leading products in a supportive and dynamic environment that values talent, dedication, and quality delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech/MS, MCA or similar education with Minimum 5years of SW experience with proven track records
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering with an aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Adoption to latest smarter SW development tools like Github Copilot / Cursor etc... to develop quality SW.
• Strong knowledge of programming in C/C++ and scripting languages like python.
• Experience with version management tools and Agile methodology
• Proven records for Accountability , Ownership and Mentorship Skills
• Possess creative problem-solving skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills. Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Quality at Source mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts. Exposure to device drivers, BSPs will be a plus.
• Knowledge or prior experience on OTN products like TXPonders , Mxponder and Line systems
• Experience in establishing and sustaining excellent relationships with the cross functional teams.
• Exposure to kernel programming, user space, system space.
• Prior Knowledge on SONIC development is a plus

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.