Technical Leader, Software Engineer, MS - Cisco Systems, Inc.

(Please apply here to be considered for the role: https://grnh.se/60c9ca5c1us)

Applications are accepted until further notice

Cisco Meraki, a division of Cisco Networking, is a cloud-managed IT company and leader in cloud-controlled Wi-Fi, routing, and security. Our intuitive platform enables organizations of all sizes to deliver customer and employee experiences at scale. We provide groundbreaking technologies to our customers, and we’ve built an outstanding environment for our employees. We value diversity of perspectives, breath of experiences, flexibility and innovation.

There's no better place for you to thrive than the Network Connectivity Team. As a Technical Leader, Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of design & development of high-performance system software that drives the future of networking technology.

Checkout our 2-minute demo of Cloud managed switches [1].

What You’ll Do:

• Architect networking components that are simple, scalable, and highly available.
• Translate high-level directives into actionable steps that drive the design and development process.
• Triage complex network regressions and improve system debug ability to ensure outstanding customer experience.
• Collaborate on pivotal network functions such as L2/L3 data-plane and management, UDLD, LACP, Storm Control, VLAN, STP, LAG, QoS, and routing protocols (Static, OSPF, BGP, IPv6, ECMP).

You are an ideal candidate if you have:

• Proficiency in C and C++. Proficiency in another object-oriented programming language may be acceptable.
• Proven experience in a production software engineering environment
• A focused, organized approach to development, testing, and quality
• Experience with TDD (Test driven development).
• Extensive Networking Fundamentals experience 
• Experience developing and troubleshooting in a Linux environment
• Understanding of OS fundamentals and experience working in both kernel and user-space
• Experience working with and writing concurrent programs
• Experience with application hosting environments and containerization (Docker, LXC)
• Experience with IPC/RPC communication mechanisms

Bonus Points for:

• L2 Management and Routing: Explore UDLD, LACP, Storm Control, VLAN, STP, and LAG to enhance network resilience and efficiency.
• L3 Management and Routing: Delve into Static Routing, OSPF, IPv6 Routing, BGP, ECMP, and Multicast management for comprehensive connectivity solutions.
• End-point Address Management: Engage with DHCP relay, SLAAC, and VRRP to ensure robust network operations.
• Uplink Management: Optimize connectivity through Primary Management Interface, KR port and propitiatory Northbound Connectivity technologies.

Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

Meraki is headquartered at Mission Bay, San Francisco, California. Come to beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay. We are also conveniently located in San Jose, Chicago and Austin. We offer flexible work options including 100% remote work.

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.

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone

 (Please apply here to be considered for the role: https://grnh.se/60c9ca5c1us)