Senior Software Engineer (Optics Driver Team) (26-02150) -

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Job Description – Senior Software Engineer (Optics Driver Team)

Client

Cisco

Job ID

183910

Location

Remote

Rate

70/hr

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer to join our Optics Driver Team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C and Python programming, platform software development, and deep understanding of optical networking technologies. This role involves developing and validating optics drivers, enabling hardware platforms, debugging complex hardware-software interactions, and supporting next-generation optical transceiver technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain optics driver software for networking platforms.

Perform board bring-up, platform enablement, and hardware-software integration activities.

Develop and optimize Layer-1 datapath software components for optical modules and networking hardware.

Implement and support industry-standard optical management interfaces and protocols, including SFF, CMIS, and C-CMIS.

Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across software, firmware, and hardware layers.

Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, system test, and platform teams to ensure seamless integration and feature delivery.

Create test automation, diagnostics, and validation frameworks using Python.

Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning.

Leverage modern development practices and AI-assisted tools for software development, testing, and productivity improvements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Strong hands-on experience in C programming and Python scripting.

Experience in platform software development for embedded or networking systems.

Solid knowledge of board bring-up, hardware enablement, and device driver development.

Strong understanding of Layer-1 networking concepts and optical communication technologies.

Hands-on experience with optical transceiver standards such as SFF and CMIS.

Experience in software debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.

Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and embedded systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with C-CMIS implementation and validation.

Knowledge of Cisco IOS XR architecture and networking platforms.

Experience working on high-speed networking products such as routers, switches, and optical systems.

Strong expertise in hardware/software integration and platform diagnostics.

Exposure to automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted development/testing tools.

Knowledge of Ethernet, optics, and networking protocols.

Desired Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced development environment.

Passion for innovation and next-generation networking technologies.