Software Engineer - Embedded Devices

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

• Participate in the design and development of software features for Cisco devices.
• Collaborate with senior technical leaders and engineering teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and testing activities to ensure software quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and adopt best practices in software development.
• Engage in learning and applying new technologies relevant to Cisco’s device software ecosystem.

• Proficient in programming languages including C, C++, Python, and Java.
• Experience in developing software features using C and C++ for device-level and performance-critical applications.
• Ability to use Python for scripting, automation, and prototyping tasks.
• Familiarity with Java for application development and integration within device software.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and command-line tools to support development workflows.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new programming languages and technologies as required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant experience in software development for network devices or embedded systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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.

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

• New York City Metro Area $ - $
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State $ - $