What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer, BGP Routing Protocols position at Cisco?
The application window is expected to close on: 4/25/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
The Cisco Data Center Networking Switching group is at the forefront of developing products that power the largest networks in the world. The networking industry is going through a massive transformation to build the next generation infrastructure to meet the needs of AI/ML workloads and continuously increasing internet users and application. We are uniquely positioned to capture that market transition. This team builds products by harnessing the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries on Systems and Silicon Architecture. We are looking for developers and leaders who are passionate about tackling complex technology, building large scale distributed systems and comfortable working with open-source communities and technologies. You will be part of a fast-paced work environment and responsible for end-to-end product development and production support.
Your Impact
As a Senior Software Engineer on the BGP Routing Team you will work on delivering software solutions for our Service-Provider/Datacenter/Enterprise products. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in development of flexible software for the next generation networking products. You will work on the following:
#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
Meet the Team
The Cisco Data Center Networking Switching group is at the forefront of developing products that power the largest networks in the world. The networking industry is going through a massive transformation to build the next generation infrastructure to meet the needs of AI/ML workloads and continuously increasing internet users and application. We are uniquely positioned to capture that market transition. This team builds products by harnessing the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries on Systems and Silicon Architecture. We are looking for developers and leaders who are passionate about tackling complex technology, building large scale distributed systems and comfortable working with open-source communities and technologies. You will be part of a fast-paced work environment and responsible for end-to-end product development and production support.
Your Impact
As a Senior Software Engineer on the BGP Routing Team you will work on delivering software solutions for our Service-Provider/Datacenter/Enterprise products. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in development of flexible software for the next generation networking products. You will work on the following:
- Contribute to the development of software features, including building the software, testing it and automating the Unit and Integration Tests.
- Implement BGP and control-plane standardization.
- Help troubleshooting and resolving software defects.
- Develop and enhance feature test automation scripts.
- Investigate failures in test executions, narrow down the root cause, open defects and follow-up with defect owners until the issue is resolved and the fix is verified.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field of study with 6 years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree with 4 years of experience in a related field of work.
- Ability to program in C or C with experience writing test scripts, preferably with Python.
- Experience with networking fundamentals and networking protocols (BGP, MPLS, TCP/IP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN, etc.).
- Experience with Linux or other like network operating systems.
- Experience with software algorithms and data-structures that are used to build scalable and efficient systems.
- Direct experience with BGP and implementing BGP standards.
- Knowledge on modern operating system design such as multitasking, kernels, filesystems, etc.
- In-depth experience crafting networking systems with knowledge of routing infrastructure or LAN/WAN protocols.
- Experience in design and development in any of the Unicast routing protocols, MPLS signaling protocols, TCP/IP applications.
- Hands on experience on switch/router hardware/software embedded system environment.
- Strong problem solving and software development/troubleshooting skills.
- Experience in establishing and sustaining excellent relationships with the extended teams.
#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
Salary : $157,400 - $222,200
