GDB Developer Job at CISCO in San Jose, California

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Hello! I am a recruiter at CISCO. We are looking for a strong GDB
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GDB Developer Job at CISCO

Location - San Jose, CA

Description
Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the
Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business,
education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet
Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these
networks.

Network Software and Systems Technology Group
The company leader in software innovation and productivity, the
Network Software and Systems Technology Group (NSSTG), delivers major
initiatives across all market segments: Enterprise, Service Provider,
and Commercial.

NSSTG develops, tests, and manages the release of Cisco IOS Software,
which runs on nearly eighty percent of the products that Cisco ships
to customers. NSSTG collaborates closely with the rest of Cisco
engineering to develop, maintain, and enhance the features and
functionality that address customer needs and lead to technology
breakthroughs. We are leading the transformation of software at Cisco
by delivering innovations that span key areas of technology,
architecture, and infrastructure.

Job Description
The NSSTG - Software Tools and Engineering Productivity Team (NSSTG/
STEP) at Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a GDB development engineer with a
strong academic background in computer science and at least four years
of relevant experience. This is an opportunity to gain expertise and
hands on experience with cutting edge operating system, debugger and
compiler technologies at Cisco, contribute to shaping the company's
next generation software platform, as well as to become involved with
the Open Source community.
We are looking for talented software engineers interested in hardware,
operating system, and compiler and debugger technologies, with a keen
eye for detail and a passion for quality and a drive to improve Cisco
C/C++ software development tools and processes. The selected candidate
will be involved in cross-functional projects ranging from
implementing new debugger features including support for debugging
multiple threads and processes, tracepoints, operating system features
and enhancements, and evangelizing best software development and
secure coding practices within the organization.
Qualifications
•       BS or MS in Computer Science with significant coursework and/or
thesis/projects related to OS or compiler development.
•       Solid understanding of modern processor architectures and ABIs,
ideally MIPS, PowerPC, and x86/x64.
•       Solid understanding of operating system architecture and design.
•       Exposure to Open Source development processes and projects, ideally
FSF GDB.
•       In-depth understanding of the C and C++ programming languages and
standards, and exceptional coding skills.
•       Good knowledge of the POSIX/UNIX shell and utilities, along with
good scripting skills.
•       Ability to read the assembly language.
•       Strong analytical and debugging skills.
Desired Skills
•       Experience with toolchains for Linux on embedded platforms.
•       Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
•       Ability to work independently, with a minimum amount of direction.
•       Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams.
•       Ability to independently research and evaluate technologies, tools,
and solutions.
•       Understanding of software security principles, processes, and
technologies.
•       Drive projects independently from beginning to end, including
design, development, testing, and deployment