Software Engineer, Wireless

Would you like to take your career to the next level? You will be able to bring your outstanding talents to Enterprise Networking, the engineering team at Cisco Meraki, building software powering networking platforms for applications such as routing, switching, wireless, cable access and Internet of Things.

As an early in career Software Engineer with primary focus on embedded systems in our Ecublens office in Switzerland, you will develop and maintain wireless products and industry-leading software platforms with aim toward all devices, machines, and vehicles becoming connected and integrated with traditional enterprise networks. You will have the opportunity to build high performance, highly scalable, multi-cloud environments and distributed systems, end to end, and participate in the full software development lifecycle for large systems at scale.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop new features for our Wireless products Writing specifications, coding, unit testing and integration of the code across multiple platforms. Test simulated and real hardware in customer and scaled scenarios. Contribute to unit automation, integration, feature, and system level testing. Support and maintain quality of the software, help customers to debug issues and fix defects. Plan, design, operate and improve continuous integration and automated testing systems; write, deliver, and maintain tests for the toolset.

Ideal Candidate:

University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Early in career experience in student level positions or internships. Good understanding of embedded software. Interest in networking, wireless and IoT.  Thriving in a highly collaborative, inclusive, and agile atmosphere in partnership with multi-functional teams. Keen to learn, grow, and evolve.

Essential Skills:

Writing software in C and C++. Networking experience including TCP/IP, L2 and L3 protocols. Cloud and container technologies such as Docker. Problem-solving skills. Experience in testing, troubleshooting and debugging. Adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership. Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Skills:

Knowledge of Python, Java and Kotlin. Experience with real-time O/S and with Unix/Linux development tools. Understanding of Wireless Networking Technologies and 802.11. Experience with scripting and unit, integration test tools and dashboards a plus. Dedication to customer success is key to this role.

Team:

You will be part of the team building next generation scalable wireless cloud solutions. As a crucial member, you will work with a diverse group of engineers at all career levels. We architect, design, and develop some of the key features that are continuously evolving towards enabling the support of newer and exciting customer & business paradigms. You will interact and work closely with some of the finest talent in the industry, finding work that is both fun and challenging

Cisco Meraki:

We connect everything: people, processes, data, and things. We innovate everywhere, taking bold risks to craft the technologies that give us smart cities, connected cars, and handheld hospitals. And we do it in style with unique personalities who aren’t afraid to change the way the world works, lives, plays and learns.

We are technology leaders with vision, tech enthusiasts, and pop culture aficionados. We celebrate the creativity and diversity that fuels our innovation. We are dreamers and we are doers.

We Are Cisco Meraki.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:  
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

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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