Join Cisco Wireless and help transform the network experience with our innovative wireless solutions. Enhance speed and security, and apply AI/ML for real-time insights, continuous monitoring and seamless Wi-Fi connectivity including the latest Wi-Fi 7 technologies with sophisticated IoT management. Be part of the future of networking with us. Our impact is driven by the innovative, purposeful, and vibrant people who make up our inclusive community. When technology is intuitive, our customers can focus on what matters.
About the team:
At Cisco, we are powering the future of enterprise connectivity. Our Wireless and Smart Spaces teams develop secure, scalable, and intelligent wireless solutions that support everything from connected hospitals to smart campuses and industrial automation!
The Smart Spaces team works across embedded platforms, cloud-managed services, and real-time wireless systems to deliver magnificent performance and innovation at scale.
About the role:
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of embedded software for Cisco’s next-generation wireless platforms. You will focus on developing platform-level software and wireless features while collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to use Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to improve your efficiency and accelerate development workflows.
If you’re passionate about embedded systems, wireless networking, and solving real-world challenges, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain software components for wireless platforms including access points and controllers.
Write efficient, reliable C/C++ & Python code for embedded systems.
Good understanding of Bluetooth, BLE and Zigbee IoT technologies.Preferably working experience on these IoT stacks.
Participate in system bring-up, protocol feature development, performance tuning, and bug fixing.
Using Generative Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Cursor) to streamline code development and reviews.
Collaborate with hardware and QA teams to ensure software integration and testability.
(Optional) Contribute to automated test frameworks or validation tools as needed.
Required Skills:
4+ years of first-hand software development experience, ideally in embedded systems or networking
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Good understanding of Bluetooth, BLE and Zigbee IoT technologies.Preferably working experience on these IoT stacks.
Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, system-level debugging, and Linux-based environments
Experience with version control, build systems, and debugging tools
Exposure to Generative AI tools for development (or eagerness to adopt them)
Strong analytical skills and a growth mindset
Effective communication and teamwork skills in multi-functional settings
Bonus Points:
Experience with 802.11/Wi-Fi protocols or wireless feature development
Familiarity with kernel modules, network stack tuning, or real-time performance debugging
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or system integration test environments
Knowledge of cloud-managed wireless solutions or network controllers
Interest or experience in automation or validation frameworks
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
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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.
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