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Overview CISCO Networking P4 Engineer Apply Location: Milpitas, California, US Alternate Location: RTP, North Carolina Area of Interest: Engineer - Software Compensation Range: 165000 USD - 241400 USD Job Type: Professional Technology Interest: Networking, Software Development Job Id: 1443633 Your impact As a Software Engineer in the Service Provider High End Router (Cisco 8000) team, you will craft and develop a large range of networking features as part of the Software Development Team. You will contribute to the evolution of next-generation networking products by developing and optimizing firmware, SDKs, simulators, and compilers for Cisco Silicon One architecture with a focus on P4 (Programming Protocol-Independent Packet Processors). You will be part of a diverse team delivering innovative, high-quality solutions on Cisco 8000, featuring the latest Silicon One ASICs. You will play a key role in developing the SDK and/or control plane for networking protocols, collaborating with colleagues to drive industry-leading advancements. Responsibilities Design, implement, and test C, C++ and P4 programs to define packet processing behaviours on network devices. Build, optimize, and enhance the backend of the P4 compiler to use the full potential of networking hardware. Tackle complex resource management problems and optimize resource allocation across network processing pipelines. Collaborate with ASIC engineers to ensure integration of P4 programs with next-generation IC designs, providing compiler support during hardware development phases. Participate in the design and implementation of new C, C++ and P4 language features to support the needs of network application developers. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM with 5 or 3 years of experience, respectively. Experience with software design using C/C++ and Python Experience in troubleshooting and debugging Experience with Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) networking technologies Preferred Qualifications Network processor software programming experience is a plus Experience with P4 and microcode 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. Simply put – we power the future. 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. 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