Software Engineering Manager – Networking & Data Plane

Cisco — Bangalore, India

Meet the Team The Mass-Scale Infrastructure Group (MIG) Platform Forwarding team builds the high-performance data plane software that powers Cisco IOS XR platforms. Running on Cisco Silicon One (SiOne) NPUs, our solutions form the foundation of large-scale service provider networks worldwide. We operate at the intersection of hardware and software, enabling reliable, scalable, and high-performance networking. The team is also driving modernization through DevOps practices, automation, and AI-assisted engineering workflows. Your Impact As an Engineering Manager – NPU Data Plane & Forwarding , you will lead a team of highly skilled engineers responsible for developing and optimizing forwarding software for carrier-grade routing platforms. You will provide technical and organizational leadership, drive execution of strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. Minimum Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 12+ years of software development experience in networking products. Strong programming expertise in C/C++ ; solid scripting capability in Python . Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers working on Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding technologies, including EVPN, VPLS, SRv6, Segment Routing, MPLS, and IPv4/IPv6. Drive technical strategy, architecture reviews, and execution planning for NPU-based forwarding solutions on Cisco Silicon One platforms. Deep understanding of NPU-based architectures (e.g., Broadcom DNX – Jericho/Qumran, Silicon One, ezChip), including pipeline design, TCAM management, and traffic management. Expert-level knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding (EVPN, VPLS, Pseudowire, SRv6, Segment Routing, MPLS, IPv4/v6). Proven experience implementing TE-Tunnels, GRE, BFD, BGP Flowspec, ACLs, or equivalent data plane features. Strong system-level debugging skills across hardware/software boundaries. Solid understanding of service provider

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