Remote (Global) Full-time

Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring a Senior Software Engineer Go - Isovalent (Europe Remote)

About the Role

Senior Software Engineer - GoEurope Remote Isovalent, integrated with Cisco, represents the innovative organization behind Cilium and eBPF technologies. The company develops cutting-edge open-source software and enterprise solutions addressing networking, security, and observability challenges in cloud-native infrastructure. Cilium has emerged as the preferred technology for numerous prominent global organizations. Our organizational philosophy centers on cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member experiences genuine value, respect, and empowerment. We firmly believe each employee significantly contributes to our collective success and are dedicated to creating an environment enabling comprehensive professional growth. We enthusiastically welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to join our mission of delivering exceptional technological products and services. About this role: Cisco Isovalent is recruiting a proficient and experienced Software Engineer to enhance, diagnose, and elevate the reliability and scalability of Isovalent Products. The selected candidate will architect and refine a Kubernetes-native control plane facilitating seamless network traffic management, enabling scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure across cloud and hybrid enterprise environments. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled and interconnected team to construct groundbreaking solutions advancing next-generation networking and security paradigms. What you'll do: - Developing sophisticated Go and eBPF code for Cilium OSS and Enterprise, adhering to open-source development principles and industry best practices. - Diagnose, investigate, and resolve performance, reliability, and security challenges within the control plane. - Conceptualize highly scalable architectures ensuring reliable Cilium operations in extensive enterprise environments. - Engage in comprehensive code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to technical documentation. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related disciplines - 5+ years of experience in Go programming, 2+ years in C or eBPF - Demonstrated expertise with Kubernetes, Cloud Native workloads, and/or distributed systems Preferred Qualifications: - Comprehensive understanding of Linux systems design, security, networking, and kernel architectures - Strong commitment to producing high-quality, efficient code - Experience designing and implementing robust APIs - Established public record of open-source code contributions considered advantageous Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're fundamentally transforming how data and infrastructure interconnect and safeguard organizations in the emerging AI landscape and beyond. For four decades, we've fearlessly innovated to create solutions enabling seamless collaboration between human expertise and technological capabilities, delivering unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across digital ecosystems. Empowered by our technological depth and breadth, we continuously experiment and generate meaningful solutions. Complemented by our global network of exceptional professionals, the opportunities for growth and innovation are boundless. We operate collaboratively, embracing empathy to drive significant global-scale achievements. Our solutions' ubiquity ensures our impact is universally experienced. We are Cisco, and our potential begins with you.

Required Skills
Go ProgrammingKuberneteseBPFLinux SystemsCloud Native TechnologiesDistributed SystemsNetwork SecurityAPI DesignOpen Source DevelopmentPerformance Optimization
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Posted 4 months ago