Friday, September 24, 2010

CISCO - R882363 - Senior Software Engineer, Smart Grid Business Unit - San Jose, CA

Join the Smart Grid BU as a Senior Software Engineer.

In this role you will Participate on a project team of engineers involved in the development of integrated router/switch for Smart Grid neighborhood area network.

You will define, architect, design and deliver new software features in layer 2, layer 3 and new technologies/protocol in power line communications.

Ideal candidate would have programming experience in Linux with knowledge of layer 2/layer 3 networking protocol and features. Develop large portions of software independently and rapidly with a focus on quality. Integrate and troubleshoot component level as well as system level issues.

The individual must have hands-on development experience. The candidate must be able to make system level design decisions and trade-off.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop embedded software for switches, routers and intelligent smart
grid devices.
* Design and implement Linux drivers in Kernel and user space for WAN/LAN network interfaces.
* Perform bring up for x86 and ARM based devices.
* Good understanding of Linux feature package to optimize image size.
• Collaborate with the Documentation team to ensure high quality of end-user documents
• Perform job duties involving knowledge of standard networking theories, concepts, and techniques and application to product development and related disciplines
• Contribute to system level architecture design and write functional and detailed design specifications
• Work with other functional teams such as HW, documentation, field support to ensure product and customer success.
• Participate and lead design reviews of SW and platform design by the team. Ability to energize and mentor junior team members of the team to achieve deliverables.
• Assess competitive products and evolving technologies and apply this knowledge to product roadmap development.

Requirements:

• MSEE/CS combined with 10+ years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 12+ yrs related experience.
• Solid C/C++ software development experience, preferably in Linux or RTOS, delivering multiple successful products to market
* Experience with NXOS is a strong plus.
• Solid knowledge of Embedded development environment required
• Experience with switch and router software development methodology
* Solid experience in developing software drivers and infrastructure framework for Linux operating system.
• Hands on experience with developing security solutions and strategies for light weigh low-end platforms.
* High technical competence, and proven track record for high quality and on time product delivery
• Translate BU level goals into your own and team work assignments
• Proficiency with software test and debugging environment
• Ability to interface with other disciplines including HW engineers
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment
• Ability to stay in sync with key customer requirements and deliver products to meet the requirements, making appropriate trade-offs

To apply, email your resume to David Sneed: dsneed@cisco.com and reference the job title in the email's subject field or apply online: http://www.cisco.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=882363&CurrentPage=1

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