C++ Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Cisco Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Meet the Team
We are building firmware, SDK, simulator, and compiler for Cisco Silicon One™ architecture and work in the development of pioneering technology.
Our R&D department contributes to the evolution of the next generation of leading networking products.
This is an opportunity to work with worldwide distributed Cisco R&D centers and learn from the best engineers in the field.
We are looking for people who are in love with technology and engineering to help us push the limits of what is possible through innovation, determination, and teamwork.
We have multiple positions open within various teams working on Cisco Silicon One!
Your Impact
- Design, develop and program various software components using C++
- Collaborate with software development teams on application design and development as well as the Hardware and ASIC design teams across various Cisco locations.
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
- Optimize software by performing maintenance, updates and upgrades
- Help maintain code quality, organization and automatization
- Participate in the SW/HW integration
The result of your work will be integrated into the products of world-leading companies and will have a worldwide impact.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of programming experience with C++
- Academic education in computer technology (finished BSc/MSc studies)
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Preferred Qualifications
- Good problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills
- High level of work autonomy and sense of responsibility
- Good understanding the way how hardware is working
- Experience with Makefiles and Linux
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.