Device Driver Developer - Windows Networking

What You'll Do

As part of the Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card (VIC) software development team, you will be responsible for delivering next-generation technologies to provide high network performance and low latency for the most demanding applications.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Windows Network/FCoE Driver development team who has a growth mindset and is passionate about writing high quality software and enjoys working with cross-functional teams.

Who You'll Work With

There is phenomenal alignment between the different OS Driver Developer (Linux, ESX and Windows), Firmware, ASIC, QA and Customer Support team that truly encourages us to do our best work and provides us with an opportunity to learn and grow.

Unlike other IHV vendors, at Cisco you really get a chance to work directly with our end customers since we design, build, and ship the complete solution - from Servers (Rack / Blade), Converged Network Adapter (VIC) to Switches. For next Gen ASIC, you will participate in early phase of software development by helping prototype new features while it is in FPGA stage in close collaboration with FW and ASIC folks to help validate and influence the design.

Shipping is a feature. To make that happen, it is vital to work closely with the different QA teams - component, scale and WHQL certification team to get the product out of the door.

Supporting our customers is key to our overall success. At times, this requires working with our customer support team along with broader cross functional team to help triage and resolve issues from the field promptly.

Who You Are

To succeed in this role where software meets hardware, successful candidates will have a desire to embrace challenges; listen to understand; persevere in the face of failure; be open to innovative ideas and find inspiration in others' success.

This role requires a very good understanding of system software; excellent debugging skills; effective communication to help drive the project in a multi functional team environment. Important to have a team first approach and the ability to resolve problems and help the team to build and ship quality products.

Basic Qualifications

• Hands on experience in C / C++ programming, Device Drivers.
• 5+ years of experience in Kernel development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Network or Storage device driver development in either Linux, Windows or ESX.

• Deep understanding of Windows Kernel Internals, Development and Certification environment.

• Experience using tools such as Tcpdump/Wireshark to analyze network traffic.

• Device driver and kernel debugging skills with WinDbg and ability to triage Windows crash dumps.

• Knowledgeable about NDKPI (SMB-Direct (RDMA)) stack.

• Storage protocols, such as FC / FCoE, iSCSI / SCSI, RDMA /RoCEv2, NVMeOF (RDMA / TCP)

• Knowledgeable about PCIe (PCI Express) protocol and Kernel PCIe Subsystems.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone.

How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists.

Our technology makes sure the data travelling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and size to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognise our accomplishments, and we grow together.

We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward.

Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care.

Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool.

Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

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.

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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.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.