Software Engineer

Role Overview

The Cisco Wireless Feature & System Engineering team builds end-to-end wireless capabilities across access points, controllers, and cloud-managed platforms. As a Full-Stack Wireless Software Engineer, you will contribute to building and validating wireless features across the stack—from access points to controllers and management systems. This is a full development and test role, where you will own features from implementation through validation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate wireless features across AP, controller, and management layers
• Write and maintain software in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python)
• Design and execute test plans, and develop automation for feature validation
• Analyze logs, packet traces, and system behavior to debug issues
• Reproduce issues and validate fixes across system components
• Set up and use lab environments for testing wireless scenarios
• Collaborate with platform, radio, QA, and cloud teams

Requirements

• MS + 0-2 years or BS + 1-3 years of experience
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and Wi-Fi (802.11 basics)
• Experience or strong interest in testing, automation, and system validation
• Strong debugging and analytical skills

Nice to Have

• Exposure to wireless controllers or cloud-managed networking systems
• Experience with tools like Wireshark
• Familiarity with WPA2/WPA3 security

Skills

• C/C++
• Python
• Wireshark
• Networking
• 802.11