Lead Simulation & Automation Engineer

Cisco - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Lead Simulation & Automation Engineer at Cisco, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing simulation software and tools that accelerate the development of IOS-XR and SONIC. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including Silicon One ASIC, SDK, and Network software teams, to create digital twins of router and AI fabric products, contributing to a fast-paced and innovative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement simulation software and tools for IOS-XR and SONIC development.
• Optimize existing simulation tools to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Silicon One ASIC, SDK, and Network software teams to create digital twins of products.
• Contribute to the development of large-scale distributed systems.
• Engage with open-source communities and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
• Proven experience in implementing and deploying simulators or related tools and infrastructure.
• Experience modeling ASICs and NPUs.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming and Python/scripting languages.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of virtualization and related technologies.
• Linux networking knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• High level of work autonomy and sense of responsibility.
• Good understanding of networking protocols.

Benefits

• 10 days off each year for volunteer work.
• Inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and supports employee growth.