Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Cisco Systems
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Milpitas, CA · Posted August 13, 2026
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November 2026
- #12Best cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast60% · of 71
- #17Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$132k · of 35
- #19Best cities for pay after cost of living in California$149k · of 32
- #20Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast46 / 100 · of 39
- #20Best all-round cities for AI careers in the West Coast44 / 100 · of 39
- #21Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the West Coast0.8% · of 66
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- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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About the job
We are recruiting a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco Core and Edge routing products. You will design and test device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have significant experience in embedded systems and device driver development.