Embedded Software Engineer | C, Device Driver, Linux ,Multithreading - 10+ years - Bangalore

Cisco
Bengaluru
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Collaboration","Troubleshooting","Debugging","Quality focus","Continuous learning"]

Join Cisco’s Common Hardware Group to design, develop, and test BSP and diagnostics software for core and edge routing products. You’ll build and validate kernel and user-space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals, create and execute software test plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to debug and verify prototypes. The role focuses on reliable embedded Linux bring-up, multi-threading, and troubleshooting across protocols and hardware interfaces.

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Embedded Software Engineer | C, Device Driver, Linux ,Multithreading - 10+ years - Bangalore

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Job Summary

Join Cisco’s Common Hardware Group to design, develop, and test BSP and diagnostics software for core and edge routing products. You’ll build and validate kernel and user-space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals, create and execute software test plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to debug and verify prototypes. The role focuses on reliable embedded Linux bring-up, multi-threading, and troubleshooting across protocols and hardware interfaces.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and develop BSP and Diagnostics for Cisco core and edge routing products.
  • •Design, develop, and test kernel and user-space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.
  • •Develop and execute software test plans.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years experience.
  • •Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming.
  • •Strong hardware and device driver development background, including experience with Linux hardware bring-up.
  • •Demonstrated experience with Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, event handling, and state machine implementation.
  • •Experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO.
Experience:10+ yearsNetworkingEmbedded systemsDevice driversLinux
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Skills:CollaborationTroubleshootingDebuggingQuality focusContinuous learning
Tech Stack:CC++PythonLinuxBSPDevice driversKernel debuggingGDBKGDBFPGAMulti-threadingEvent handlingState machineI2CSPIUARTPCIeGPIOFPGAsAI/ML

Company Brief

Cisco
Global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and high-technology services and products for enterprises, service providers, and governments worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1984
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