Principal Engineer
Cisco is seeking a strategic Principal Engineer to lead the evolution of networking products by bridging core networking with AI and security. Responsibilities include architectural design for high-capacity platforms, overseeing NPU/ASIC programming, and integrating LLM-based intelligent capabilities for traffic optimization. The role requires deep expertise in Cisco networking stacks, C/C++, and packet processing on programmable silicon. You will mentor teams and translate technical innovations into business value.
50k new jobs listed every day. Install TAL to find more jobs like this.
Experience
12+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
Cisco is seeking a strategic Principal Engineer to lead the evolution of networking products by bridging core networking with AI and security. Responsibilities include architectural design for high-capacity platforms, overseeing NPU/ASIC programming, and integrating LLM-based intelligent capabilities for traffic optimization. The role requires deep expertise in Cisco networking stacks, C/C++, and packet processing on programmable silicon. You will mentor teams and translate technical innovations into business value.
TAL's take
High-impact Principal Engineer role at a global Tier-1 tech company with deep technical requirements.
Very clear scope, specific networking and AI integration requirements, and well-defined expectations for a senior leadership role.
Salaries at Cisco
23.8 LPA average
Based on 683 Grapevine salary entries for Cisco.
Engineering
0 - 2 years | G4
15 LPA average
Range: 10 - 20 LPA
Engineering
2 - 4 years | G6
17 LPA average
Range: 9 - 26 LPA
Engineering
4 - 6 years | G8
20 LPA average
Range: 9 - 30 LPA
Engineering
6 - 8 years | G8
24 LPA average
Range: 13 - 43 LPA
Must haves
- 12+ years experience in networking software, embedded systems, or security architecture
- Deep domain knowledge of Cisco networking architectures and IOS-XR
- Strong background in network security
- Expert-level proficiency in C or C++
- Experience with packet processing and QoS on programmable silicon
Tools and skills
Nice to have: python, llm, ai frameworks.
About the company
Global tier-1 networking and infrastructure company.
Posts mentioning Cisco
Can anyone refer me for the following intern position at Cisco https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/ProjectDetail/Software-Engineer-Network-Embedded-
Cisco - advice needed
Advice needed… anyone here from CISCO? I’m expecting to receive an Offer at level 8 in sales strategy. Any insights on whether it’s an appropriate level for 12 YOE? Also is CTC of 35 within the grade average?
Confirmed - Massive layoffs at Cisco
https://www.reuters.com/business/cisco-cut-thousands-jobs-it-seeks-focus-high-growth-areas-sources-2024-02-09/