Software Engineer
Cisco is hiring a Software Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Cisco.
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- On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions C, Sdk and Asic among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Cisco has 1,400+ other open roles on Level.
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Develop network device monitoring and visualization solutions using C++ and low-level programming for Cisco Silicon One.
Cisco Silicon one is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer for a position focused on developing innovative network device monitoring and visualization solution.
Meet the Team
This position is part of Cisco’s Silicon One organization, based in Israel. Silicon One is the foundation of Cisco’s industry-leading networking hardware products, pushing the boundaries of technology and driving the next generation of high-performance, scalable solutions.
Your Impact
Design and develop visualization capabilities within our SDK environment
Lead the development of a brand-new comprehensive self-monitoring system for network devices from the ground up
Implement a comprehensive model for capturing and managing network state information
Drive cross-team collaboration and technical strategy
Work closely with senior technical leadership
Create and refine technical requirements and system designs
Build new systems and frameworks from the ground up
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Minimum 3 years of software development experience
Proficiency in C++ and low-level programming
Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex software solutions
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ASIC and Network technologies
Experience with embedded CPUs, firmware, or low-level systems programming
Background in large-scale distributed systems
Expertise in developing high-performance software that handles billions of packets
Advanced system design and architectural skills
Deep understanding of network state modeling and monitoring systems
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.
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.
How we rate this
Software Engineer at Cisco rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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Pay
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- $167k
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where software engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where low level programming was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where network monitoring was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where distributed systems was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Software Engineering, Low Level Programming, Network Monitoring, Distributed Systems, and C. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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