CISCO Networking P4 Engineer.

Meet the team

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Networking P4 Engineer to join our Network Technology 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 in the Service Provider High End Router (Cisco 8000) team, you will craft and develop a large range of networking features as part of the Software Development Team. The foundational features of the next generation platforms are solidly in place. This will be a ground floor opportunity and will allow you to be responsible for the next phase of product growth, convergence in the SP space supplying significant features for Web, Cloud, Data centre, and Mobile solutions.

• Design, implement, and test C, C++ and P4 programs to define packet processing behaviours on network devices.
• Build, optimize, and enhance the backend of the P4 compiler to use the full potential of networking hardware.
• Tackle complex resource management problems and optimize resource allocation across network processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with ASIC engineers to ensure flawless integration of P4 programs with next-generation IC designs, providing compiler support during hardware development phases.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new C, C++ and P4 language features to support the needs of network application developers.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications