Software Development Engineer | 5+years | (Networking , C/C++, Python, Cloud, Linux, kernel, Docker, Container, Kubernetes)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Cisco Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
MEET THE TEAM
At Cisco Catalyst Engineering Routing India, our intuitive platform and virtualized solutions enable organizations of all sizes to scale cloud and network infrastructure. To provide best-in-class technologies to our customers, we have created an unrivaled company culture for our employees. One that is collaborative, flexible, and inclusive and provides employees with the autonomy to develop technology that is intuitive, secure, and accessible for everyone.
Our customers rely on advanced routing technologies and programmable architectures to monitor, configure, and automate critical cloud and virtual infrastructure that serves millions of users every single day. The C8000v project team is responsible for driving architecture, development, and delivery for Cisco's flagship cloud-native virtual routing platform.
YOUR IMPACT
As part of the Team, you would define, develop, validate and automate the features that help the customer to manage their networks.
As a team member you will understand the functionality, how it can be presented to the customer in a meaningful and efficient manner and implement it.
As part of this, the engineer is encouraged to collaborate with various teams including PM, cross functional teams and TMEs.
Expected to design and implement the features defined on time with quality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related technical fields
- Expert-level proficiency in C/C++, YANG, NetConf/REST API implementations and experience with Python or Go
- Expert level experience in Linux, understanding of Kernel, virtualization technologies
- Expert level experience with networking concepts and protocols (DHCP, Bridges, VLAN, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc)
- Experience in one of public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Hands-on experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience mentoring and guiding team members on code quality and system design
- Exposure to using LLMs and AI agents for coding
- Experience with Containerization and devops techniques to deploy the solutions to Kubernetes/Cloud
- Networking experience
- Proven track record of building quality code while serving customer needs
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.
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