Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Not verified checked Jun 13, 2026

Salary

$165K-$241K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

74% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Deadline

Apr 30, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Milpitas, California, US The application window is expected to close on: 04/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG) at Cisco is seeking skilled software engineers to join our Diagnostic/BSP team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our world-class hardware. Our team develops software for Cisco's network switches and routers, which feature advanced application awareness to build a flexible and agile network infrastructure. These capabilities support multi-layered responses to the diverse workload demands of AI and ML. This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skill set and gain visibility and recognition across cross-functional teams within Cisco. We value motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex challenges and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. CHG BSP Software Your Impact Architect, design, and develop BIOS, BSP, and Diagnostics for Cisco Core and Edge routing products. Design, develop, and test kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals. Develop and execute software test plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software. Lead technical reviews and discussions across teams. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years experience. Proficient in C programming. Previous experience in hardware and device driver development background, including experience with Linux hardware bring-up. Prior experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or

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