Senior Software Engineer (MX Security) – C/C++ with Networking (7+ years)

About the job

As the leader in cloud-managed IT, Cisco Meraki connects passionate people to their mission by simplifying the digital workplace. Our impact is driven by the innovative, purposeful, and vibrant people who make up our inclusive community. When technology is intuitive, our customers can focus on what matters.

Our employees fuel the magic of the Meraki community. They have fostered an environment that empowers Merakians to challenge limits, embrace risks, and assist our customers in pursuing their missions.

Our guiding principles are rooted in our four core values: 'care deeply,' 'everybody in,' 'simplify everything,' and 'be brave.' These pillars have propelled us to the forefront of cloud-managed IT leadership and have played a pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive future for all.

About The Role

The Meraki MX is one the world’s leading Security Routers, with millions of users around the world, and we are looking for highly motivated feature engineers to work on the next generation of network security implementations! If you enjoy working on challenging tasks in small, highly capable teams, with lots of autonomy then we would love to talk to you.

As a features engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and helping design customer-facing features with a special focus on network security.

We offer an opportunity to work across our stack, developing software that spans from embedded Linux firmware and routing software, all the way up to our distributed, cloud-hosted backend. Our projects are driven by technological innovation and developer creativity in addition to market demands, giving you the structure and freedom to pursue projects you are most passionate about. With hundreds of millions of people using Meraki products around the world, your work will have a significant impact from the day it is deployed.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or equivalent or a related field, or equivalent experience)
• Have 7+ years of professional (or comparable) experience writing production code (C/C++).
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills using C/C++
• Have good understanding of OS and Network fundamentals.
• Effective Collaborative and Communication skills
• An appetite for learning about software and systems, and an interest in breaking things to learn how to make them better.
  
  

Bonus points

• Experience working in cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Working knowledge of core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, IPv6)
• Experience with IPC/RPC Communication mechanisms.
• Experience in Scripting skills using Shell-script, Python.
  
  

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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