Cisco IOS-XR software is a modular and fully distributed network operating system that powers Cisco's ground breaking routing/switching systems like the CRS-1/3, ASR9000 and NCS6000 in service provider networks. The IOS-XR group is building the next generation hardware and software products that will transform the Web/OTT, SP datacenter and traditional SP spaces.

Who You'll Work With

The Platform Software group develops software and firmware for Cisco's service provider routing platforms. This is a unique opportunity to work on the foundational layers of IOS XR based Platform software and its ongoing evolution that powers several products addressing a large customer base covering traditional SP, Web/OTT and SP datacenter market segments.

Who You Are

Design and develop system software and infrastructure software modules for IOS-XR

Develop automated tests in Python/C for software validation and sustenance

Conduct and participate in peer code/design reviews.

Deliver detailed functional and design specifications of the software.

Work closely with the Hardware team in defining the programming interfaces into the hardware, diagnostics, and board bringup.

2+ years of work experience in embedded software development.

Prior experience in developing operating systems internals and infrastructure

Proficient in "C" and multi-thread programming.

BS degree in CS/EE/CE or technical equivalent.

Deep understanding of concepts in operating system, Inter process communication, high availability etc.

Experience with Python, Perl or shell scripting.

. Experience in manageability frameworks such as Yang/snmp/xml is a plus

Why Cisco

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