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Software Engineer- C/C++

8-12 years

₹ 11 - 46.2L/yr (AmbitionBox estimate)

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Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Software Engineer- C/C++

Cisco

posted 6d ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Job Description

  • You will be responsible for developing new platform infrastructure and capabilities for the Firepower Next-Gen Security Platforms.
  • You re an extremely motivated Lead Software Engineer and passionate about learning and contributing to the team and the business with "can do" attitude. Being sensitive on time critical deliverables.
  • Strong design/ programming ethic. Knowledge of designing large-scale systems in C/C++ environments is helpful.
  • Dedication to Quality: Ability to ensure and commit to a higher standard of quality than usual in the face of time-to-market pressures.
  • Strong OS fundamentals and networking concepts are a requirement.
  • Good experience in networking and security systems
Who Youll Work With
You will work with the young, energetic & dynamic security development team. You will also have to closely work with the TMEs/ PMs to define strategies for further products. Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Who You Are
Required skills:
  • 8+ plus years of hands-on development experience in Linux/C/C++.
  • Good with writing distributed platforms and system software
  • Experienced with board bring up, writing, and debugging device drivers, File systems, Kernel programming
  • Deep understanding of Linux and network resource management
  • Excellent C/C++ programming skills and possess strong analytical and logical solving skills
  • Experience with CPU/Memory Management/IO and Virtualization technologies
  • Embedded platform development
  • Strong C/C++ Programming skills
  • Prior experience leading platform development activities.
  • Aptitude to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Highly Desired skills:
  • Knowledge of Networking Products
  • Experience and knowledge on -
  • Routing & Switching (OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / VLAN / STP / DHCP / multicast)
  • Hands on experience with Legitimate and Malware Application Traffic generator tools, Linux, Windows, Packet tracer, Wireshark, and tcpdump Tools
  • Familiar with - Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper, Fortinet products preferred
  • Strong automation background on python, Java etc.
  • Handle multiple tasks at once and work independently with minimal managerial mentorship
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong team-building skills. This role requires the ability to work across departments and with other teams
  • Ability to continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement.
  • Ability to initiate and participate in organizational efforts to improve overall group productivity and effectiveness
What Youll Do
Participate in designing and developing of New/Existing Functionality in the Product
Ability to focus on deep internal aspects of the feature

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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What people at Cisco are saying

4.2
 Rating based on 246 Software Engineer reviews

Likes

Slow paced environment. Good WLB. Pretty good job security if you work in a product which makes revenue.

Dislikes

Very poor career growth. Below market salaries and no hike/promotion for high performers. No encouragement for better performance. Mix of average and poor quality engineers, not a good place for people who are ambitious about their careers.

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Software Engineer salary at Cisco

reported by 2.6k employees
₹10 L/yr - ₹37.8 L/yr
198% more than the average Software Engineer Salary in India
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Flexible timing
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