Location: Milpitas, CA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Candidates need to be able to work onsite in Milpitas office 3 to 4 days a week. **Meet the team** We are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Engineer to join our Service Provider High End Router (Cisco 8000) team within the R&D department, contributing to the evolution of next-generation networking products! In this role, you’ll develop and optimize firmware, SDKs, simulators, and compilers for Cisco Silicon One™ architecture, with a strong focus on using the power of P4 (Programming Protocol-Independent Packet Processors). This is a phenomenal opportunity to work with pioneering technology that’s shaping the future of networking! You’ll be part of a diverse team dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions on Cisco 8000, featuring the latest Silicon One ASICs. You will play a key role in developing the SDK and/or control plane for networking protocols, collaborating with talented colleagues to drive industry-leading advancements. Join us and be a part of something outstanding! **Your impact** As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop a broad set of advanced networking features. With the foundational capabilities of our next‑generation platforms already established, this role offers a true ground‑floor opportunity to drive the next phase of product growth. You will help shape our convergence strategy in the Service Provider space and deliver high‑impact features powering Web, Cloud, Data Center, and Mobile networking solutions. - Design, implement, and test C, C++, and P4 programs to define packet‑processing behaviors on high‑performance network devices. - Build, optimize, and enhance the backend of the P4 compiler to fully leverage the capabilities of advanced networking hardware. - Solve complex resource‑management challenges and optimize resource allocation across programmable network‑processing pipelines. - Collaborate closely with ASIC engineers to ensure seamless integration of P4 programs with next‑generation IC designs, inc