Software Engineer – UCS

Application Deadline 1/6/25

Who You'll Work With:

• You will join a dynamic, multi-talented Engineering team that is driving the evolution and expansion of computing engineering.
• The team works on next-generation data center products that provide new methodologies and build scalable software solutions.
• This is a forward-thinking team that has open communication, empowered partnership work, innovation, and a customer success culture.

What You'll Do:

• Primary job responsibilities include the design, development, and debugging of system software related to Cisco UCS servers.
• Develop, improve, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts using Python to validate functionality, usability, and performance.
• Take part in product development in all stages from planning and design to development and testing. Proactive in managing work including meeting schedules, identifying risks, and delivering high-quality products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and design automated test strategies for components and features.
• Write design specs and test plans. Conduct and take part in peer code reviews, design reviews, and test plan reviews.
• Communicate effectively with team members, providing timely updates on project progress, challenges, and successes.
• Bring a mindset of developing simple solutions to complex problems.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors degree plus 7-10 years of experience OR Masters with 5-7 years in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related major
• Knowledge of Industry specs like IPMI/iSCSI/SAN/TCP/IP/I2C/PCIE/SMBIOS/ DMTF Redfish etc.
• Experience with Debug BIOS, OS, hardware, and platform debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Networking.
• Remote manageability knowledge.
• Strong coding skills with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

#WeAreCisco. We are all outstanding, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

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We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

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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.