Principal Embedded Systems Engineer, Cisco Meraki

• 15+ years of related experience and are recognized as a strategic problem solver, with extensive technical, market and business expertise
• Expertise with modern C++ and Linux including more advanced features and idioms
• Expertise with Linux primitives such as IPC, Memory Management, and cgroups
• Expertise in debugging embedded systems, using tools such as GDB and Valgrind
• The ability to lead technical teams, drive architectural decisions, and mentor engineers
• The ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable

• As a Principal Engineer on the Core Product team, you will take on a leadership role in designing and guiding the architecture of large, complex projects that improve the reliability, simplicity, and debuggability of our software
• You will collaborate with teams across the organization to implement features that span Meraki product lines and operate on 17 million customer devices in the field
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable software solutions and will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of critical projects
• The Core Product Engineering Team is responsible for developing foundational software features that are used across all Meraki product lines
• We work closely with hardware engineers, security, and other engineering teams to create robust, efficient software solutions that power Meraki’s innovative networking products
• You’ll have the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects that require cross-functional coordination and influence the direction of Meraki’s technology stack
• Lead by example as an architect building scalable and efficient systems as part of a team
• Working with collaborators to set an architectural vision, and define and deliver on technical roadmaps for product engineering
• Providing guidance to engineers fostering a collaborative team environment
• Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and performance monitoring
• Lead technical initiatives across multiple teams and ensure their adoption by influencing and aligning teams with the broader organizational goals