Software Engineer
Cisco · Research Triangle Park, NC · Product and Engineering
About this role
Cisco is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Research Triangle Park, NC. The posting calls out experience with Linux, Testing, Performance Optimization, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $126,500–$182,000 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Research Triangle Park, NC
- Department
- Product and Engineering
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
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Job description
from Cisco careersJob posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This is a hybrid role at the RTP, NC office.
Meet the Team
The Cisco Enterprise Routing team is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of the platforms that serve as the "connective tissue" for businesses worldwide. Their work ensures that data—ranging from simple office emails to high-bandwidth video conferencing and cloud-based applications—moves securely and efficiently across branch offices, campus networks, and multi-cloud environments.
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer to join our team focused on the development of Cisco’s new generation Secure Routers. You will be responsible for development across many software layers including low-level drivers, advance networking protocols, high-performance packet forwarding, modern cryptographic security, AI-driven features, modern CPU architecture, and system optimizations for scale and performance.
What You’ll Do
Design and deliver features across the routing stack, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Integrate hardware and software by bringing up new platforms
Debug complex issues across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
Develop low‑level platform software including bootloaders, device drivers, and forwarding‑plane components.
Write clean, maintainable code with unit tests; perform code reviews and contribute to secure coding practices.
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