Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Our dedicated team members are building the future of Cisco’s core networking platforms, operating systems, and intelligent embedded infrastructure, powering global connectivity. You will join engineering teams focused on developing high-performance routing and switching architectures, low-latency telemetry, and hardware-software integration within business groups such as Cisco Networking, Security & Trust, and Supply Chain. As part of this collaborative environment, you will contribute to the evolution of next-generation distributed platforms and mission-critical network systems. Explore the opportunities at the intersection of embedded software, networking protocols, and silicon systems, helping to transform how Cisco delivers resilient, high-speed digital experiences worldwide. As an Embedded Systems Software Developer, you will take ownership of designing, implementing, and optimizing critical software components across Cisco’s next-generation networking platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, technical leaders, and architecture groups to solve complex architectural challenges, drive system scalability, and ensure high platform availability. Lead technical initiatives by mentoring emerging talent, contributing to architectural decisions, and applying modern software engineering best practices to improve development velocity and quality. Success in this role means establishing solid technical influence, driving resilient system-level innovations, and delivering solutions that underpin global digital communications.



A Master’s degree program with 0 years of work experience; An undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) with 2 years of work experience; Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 2 years of work experience. ~ Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. ~ Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying educational or workforce development program following completion of the internship. ~ Strong proficiency in C and C++ systems programming, with demonstrated expertise in multi-threading, concurrency, memory optimization, and asynchronous architectures. ~ In-depth understanding of operating systems internals (kernel/user space boundaries, process scheduling, virtual memory, IPC) and enterprise/SP networking protocols (L2/L3, TCP/IP, routing). ~ Extensive hands‑on experience developing, debugging, and profiling software in Linux environments using tools such as GDB, Valgrind, and Git. Experience with Linux kernel development, embedded device drivers, RTOS, or high-throughput packet processing frameworks (e.g., Proficiency in Python or Bash for developing automated testing frameworks and integrating with CI/CD infrastructure (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Exposure to hardware/software interfaces (PCIe, I2C, SPI), FPGA/ASIC acceleration, or secure boot and embedded vulnerability mitigation. At Cisco,



we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: ~10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees ~1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco ~ Non‑exempt employees*
* receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees ~ Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no d

📌 Software Developer Embedded Systems II (Ottawa)
🏢 Cisco Systems
📍 Ottawa