





Tier-1 Cisco plus generic Software Engineer title, but niche satellite and kernel-specialist skills reduce applicant density.
Highly domain-specific networking, kernel, and satellite expertise limits cross-industry transferability.
Explicit 8+ years, mandatory C/C++, kernel and satellite/networking expertise enforce stringent shortlisting.
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Lead design and development of control plane and data plane software for Cisco IIoT switching and routing products.
Develop low-level software components such as BSPs, device drivers, kernel modules, and integrate software with hardware platforms.
Drive innovation including patent filing using AI/Gen AI technologies impacting networking security and infrastructure performance.
Bachelor’s degree (8-12 years experience) or Master’s degree (6-10 years experience) in Computer Science, EE/ECE or related.
Strong C/C++ coding skills with experience in Linux kernel, device drivers, BSP, and embedded OS (Linux, RTOS, Unix).
Experience in control/data plane software development, cellular (LTE, 5G NR) and wireless communication systems, including Low Earth Orbit satellite communications and related architectures.
Technical leadership experience leading high performance teams; hands-on experience with AI or Gen AI assistant technologies.
Experienced in end-to-end development of networking product software integrating hardware and software layers in IIoT environments.
Strong systems thinker with comprehensive understanding of network protocols (including L2, L3), wireless backhaul, and satellite gateway technologies.
Capable of driving innovation and intellectual property creation in secure networking through technical leadership and advanced software architecture skills.