Python Software Engineer
Cisco
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Job Description
About the Team
Our R&D teams at Cisco are comprised of engineers who are building firmware, SDK, simulator, and compiler for Cisco Silicon One™ architecture and developing pioneering technology in the Networking domain. Our R&D department contributes to the evolution of the next generation of leading networking products. This is an opportunity to work with worldwide distributed Cisco R&D centers and learn from the best engineers in the field. We seek passionate technologists who push the limits of what is possible through innovation, determination, and teamwork.
Join a team of highly skilled engineers who are driving innovation with cutting-edge technologies and tools.
Your Impact as a Python Software Engineer
- Design and implement tools and testing frameworks written in Python used to improve CISCO Silicon One™ products
- Participate in bring-up process of new CISCO Silicon One™ devices
- Write system tests for complex scenarios by understanding both customer deployment and SW/HW limitations
- Help maintain code quality, organization and automation
- Efficiently communicate and collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software engineering teams
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of programming experience with Python (object-oriented)
- Academic education in computer technology (finished BSc / MSc studies)
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Preferred Qualifications
- Good problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
- High level of work autonomy and sense of responsibility
- Experience with Linux and working close to HW
- Ability to read and understand C++ code (without requiring C++ development skills)
- Experience with Git and Jenkins
- Experience with Jira for issue tracking
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.
Key skills/competency
- Python
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Test Automation
- Software Development
- Networking
- Cisco Silicon One
- Linux
- Git
- Jenkins
- Debugging
How to Get Hired at Cisco
- Research Cisco's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Python expertise, experience with test automation, and work on networking or hardware-adjacent projects.
- Showcase problem-solving: Prepare examples demonstrating your debugging skills and ability to efficiently resolve complex technical challenges.
- Understand Cisco Silicon One: Familiarize yourself with Cisco's innovative Silicon One architecture and its impact on networking.
- Practice technical interviews: Be ready for deep dives into Python programming, data structures, algorithms, and system design concepts.
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