Software Engineer

Cisco is the worldwide leader in IT that helps companies seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the previously unconnected. At Cisco customers come first and an integral part of our DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships and working with them to identify their needs and provide solutions that support their success.

**The Business Entity** Enterprise Networking Group (ENG) is the industry leader in enterprise WLAN with a proven track record in building innovative wireless solutions. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Embedded Linux savvy programmers to form the core of a new team delivering the wireless deployment architecture for a key segment of wireless customers. **The Team** Do you enjoy spearheading innovation through personal initiative? Would it excite you to be part of a highly motivated best of breed engineering team who is redefining and refreshing the software portfolio for Cisco's Wireless access points? Would you like to challenge yourself in driving a key technology transition in the Wireless Industry while working the market leader? Would you cherish to develop code using the most modern development methods in Agile mode using the a test driven development focus? Can you demonstrates the ability to develop software with a system-level focus while understanding the impact of every component, work with minimal supervision, collaborate with a cross-functional team and leverages technical knowledge and project management experience to accomplish the goals. If you are excited about all the above and have the smarts to be a star in such a team - you may consider applying for this job. We are looking for that passionate, motivated, highly energized software engineers as the core of a team with almost limitless opportunity to build the next generation wireless access networking platform. The work involves design and development in a brand-new deployment model where Cisco wireless networks run in a controller or controller-less configuration. This position is unique as it will involve working on latest generation of wireless technology and deployment models for wireless access networking components in a global-scale, real-world use case. Engineers can look forward to their results getting in front of customers quickly and the product performance directly driving Cisco's core business.

- Key engineer in a project team tasked with delivering our next generation Wireless access networking architecture for Access Points. - Design and develop software on Access point that aids various deployment modes to aid campus and branch wide wireless access on Cisco's newest Wireless products based on state of the art latest Wireless Industry standards - Operate in an Agile methodology with an eye toward robust and disciplined software development. - Contribute to functional specifications and product roadmap - Design & Develop large portions of software independently and rapidly - Strong ability and desire to learn new tools as required is an absolute must.

- Experience in C, C++ and other modern programming languages/technologies - Experience with networking is a must, wireless experience is a plus - Experience with Embedded OS is a must, Linux experience is a plus - Strong self-motivation for solving problems and innovating with intent to improve the customer experience - Strong problem solving and software development/troubleshooting skills. Ability to "think in code" and discuss ideas and algorithms is a must. - Typically requires MSEE/CS combined with 3-5 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 5-7 yrs related experience