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Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG) at Cisco is seeking skilled software engineers to join our Diagnostic/BSP team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our world-class hardware. Our team develops software for Ciscos network switches and routers, which feature advanced application awareness to build a versatile and agile network infrastructure. These capabilities support multi-layered responses to the diverse workload demands of AI and ML. This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skill set and gain visibility and recognition across cross-functional teams within Cisco. We value motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex challenges and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. Your Impact Architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco's Core and Edge routing products. Design, develop, and test device drivers for FPGA and high-speed networking peripherals. Develop and execute software test plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software. Innovate and drive unique software, hardware, and technology solutions with a global impact on Cisco's product portfolio. Utilize deep technical expertise for complex consultations and act as an expert both internally and externally. Shape technology and industry trends to enable a competitive advantage and ensure long-term business impact. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 18+ years experience, or Masters degree with 15+ years experience. Current experience in C, C++, and Python programming for embedded systems. Prior experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, event handling, and state machine implementation. Prior experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies. Prior experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UAR .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.