Job Description

Meet the Team??



At Data Center Business Unit at Cisco, we are dedicated to driving innovation in networking technologies. Our focus is on developing ground breaking Ethernet Switching products that address the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures, including those in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise environments. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of core Ethernet Technologies with architectural exposure to craft and develop Ethernet Switching as applied to both Public and Private cloud infrastructure.



Your Impact



You will be working with Storage Area Networking (SAN) team, within Datacentre BU in Cisco. SAN team works on Cisco MDS 9000 Multilayer Directors and Fabric Switches software development. This team has strong technical expertise in SAN platform, Optics, Fibre Channel protocols, NVMe, Cisco Nexus OS etc and has been forefront on innovative solutions to meet futuristic market demands. Strong software release roadmap and next generation MDS switch releases keeps very good market share in SAN technology area. You will also be working closely with SAN Product Marketing, TMEs, TAC and Escalation teams as well.



Key Responsibilities



In your role as a Software Engineer, you will develop products that are deployed by some of the top tier service providers in the world. You will work with a BU-wide vibrant technical community, learning from experts and translating this learning into exciting opportunities for personal growth. Experience the exhilaration of taking a product through development and integration.



Minimum Qualifications



Typically requires a BE/BTech in EE/CS with 8-11 years of experience Strong skills in C programming and debugging. Good understanding of Linux fundamentals, Kernel debugging skills Sound Experience of networking technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, FC/FCOE Protocols& HW switching/routing Platforms) Ability to understand, articulate and implement RFC/IEEE/T11 standards. Work on design aspects with Tech Leads Handling customer escalations Ability to own end to end responsibility of the component ownership areas

Preferred Qualification



Experience in storage networking domain and Python UT automation skills will be an added advantage Good knowledge on different virtualization environments Experience in Board bring up, Driver development etc would be an added advantage

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.