Meet the Team We invite you to join our dynamic team within Cisco's fastest-growing product in the Distributed Systems Engineer Routing group. Together, we champion new methodologies and create scalable software solutions. You'll be supported by our diverse team of expert engineers as we collaboratively deliver new functionality and improvements to our customers. We look forward to welcoming you to our innovative community! Your Impact Join our diverse Cisco IOS XR team and become a key player in shaping the future of software development. This role offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic, start-up-like environment, engaging in architecture design and software development across global teams. There will be opportunities to develop new features, build fully automated tests, and ensure our software meets the highest standards of quality. The position involves exploring exciting areas such as Programmability and Routing Infrastructure. Curiosity and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to learn quickly and a strong sense of responsibility. Tackling new challenges with attention to detail and a focus on quality is central to this role, offering the chance to create a significant impact every day. We look forward to the unique contributions you'll bring to our team! Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's in a STEM field with 7+ years of experience, or a Master's with 5+ years * Experience in C/C++/python programming * Experience in data structures, multithread programming, and OS fundamentals (Linux) Preferred Qualifications * Experience with the complete software development cycle, including automation * Experience in API programming, routing, gRPC-based services, network programming (TCP/IP), or prior development experience with Cisco products. * Experience collaborating with team members and stakeholders to address complex issues Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you! Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise. We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that). We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco #LI-AV3 Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.