Software Development Engineer II

Team Overview

The Cisco Enterprise Routing team is responsible for the end‑to‑end lifecycle of the platforms that serve as the "connective tissue" for businesses worldwide. Their work ensures that data—ranging from simple office emails to high‑bandwidth video conferencing and cloud‑based applications—moves securely and efficiently across branch offices, campus networks, and multi‑cloud environments. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer to join our team focused on the development of Cisco’s new generation Secure Routers.

• Design and deliver features across the routing stack, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Integrate hardware and software by bringing up new platforms.
• Debug complex issues across various software layers.
• Use modern development workflows including AI‑assisted coding tools and VSCode.
• Write clean, maintainable code with unit tests; perform code reviews and contribute to secure coding practices.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with hardware, product, and test teams.

• Bachelors degree + 2 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree + 0 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant fields:
  Computer Science / Computer Engineering.
• Foundational C/C++ programming skills.
• Strong software development debugging skills.

• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude, Codex).
• Understanding of Operating Systems and OSI Model layers.

You will be part of a pioneering team that uses AI tools to innovate and accelerate development while contributing to secure, high‑performance routing solutions. Cisco provides a comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being and professional growth.