This opening is for a Senior Hardware Engineer to design High Definition Video Cameras for the Consumer TelePresence Unit of Cisco's Emerging Technologies Group (ETG).
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Marketing to develop product proposals.
- Specify requirements for high definition video cameras. Select the key components and implement the design.
- Generate system functional specifications. Gain consensus on the key trade offs and drive their adoption.
- Develop detailed design specifications. Implement board, and programmable logic. Hands-on debug and integration.
- Set direction on hardware qualification & manufacturing test.
- Work closely with a cross functional team, from concept through system integration to product launch.
Experience Required:
- 3 years experience developing high-volume consumer products.
- 5 years camera system design, including specification and qualification of sensors, image pipeline, power supplies, and packaging.
- Experience implementing imaging algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with determination of sensor quality.
- Expert at PCB & FPGA (Verilog) design and test benching.
- Ability to debug and root cause complex system level bugs.
- Expertise in designing for EMI/EMC, Safety, ESD, world-wide compliance, and signal integrity verification.
- Excellent documentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Preferred:
- Highly desired: experience with lighting, lenses & motors.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Senior Microphone Design Engineer
This opening is for a Senior Hardware Engineer, to Design Audio Microphone Arrays for the Consumer TelePresence Unit of Cisco's Emerging Technologies Group (ETG).
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Marketing to develop product proposals.
- Specify requirements for microphone arrays. Select the key hardware and software IP, and implement the design.
- Generate system functional specifications. Gain consensus on the key trade offs and drive their adoption.
- Develop detailed design specifications. Implement boards, and programmable logic designs. Hands-on debug and integration.
- Set direction on hardware qualification & manufacturing test.
- Work closely with a cross functional team, from concept through system integration to product launch.
Experience Required:
- 3-5 years experience developing high-volume consumer products.
- Expertise and proven track record with microphone technology, including MEMS transducers and algorithms for microphone-array processing, echo cancellation, and noise reduction.
- Expert at optimizing mechanical enclosure acoustic performance.
- Design experiments to set up, test, calibrate and qualify microphone array implementations.
- Ability to debug and root cause complex system level bugs.
- Experience with board and (Verilog) FPGA design.
- Excellent documentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Marketing to develop product proposals.
- Specify requirements for microphone arrays. Select the key hardware and software IP, and implement the design.
- Generate system functional specifications. Gain consensus on the key trade offs and drive their adoption.
- Develop detailed design specifications. Implement boards, and programmable logic designs. Hands-on debug and integration.
- Set direction on hardware qualification & manufacturing test.
- Work closely with a cross functional team, from concept through system integration to product launch.
Experience Required:
- 3-5 years experience developing high-volume consumer products.
- Expertise and proven track record with microphone technology, including MEMS transducers and algorithms for microphone-array processing, echo cancellation, and noise reduction.
- Expert at optimizing mechanical enclosure acoustic performance.
- Design experiments to set up, test, calibrate and qualify microphone array implementations.
- Ability to debug and root cause complex system level bugs.
- Experience with board and (Verilog) FPGA design.
- Excellent documentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Senior Camera Design Engineer
This opening is for a Senior Hardware Engineer to design High Definition Video Cameras for the Consumer TelePresence Unit of Cisco's Emerging Technologies Group (ETG).
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Marketing to develop product proposals.
- Specify requirements for high definition video cameras. Select the key components and implement the design.
- Generate system functional specifications. Gain consensus on the key trade offs and drive their adoption.
- Develop detailed design specifications. Implement board, and programmable logic. Hands-on debug and integration.
- Set direction on hardware qualification & manufacturing test.
- Work closely with a cross functional team, from concept through system integration to product launch.
Experience Required:
- 3 years experience developing high-volume consumer products.
- 5 years camera system design, including specification and qualification of sensors, image pipeline, power supplies, and packaging.
- Experience implementing imaging algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with determination of sensor quality.
- Expert at PCB & FPGA (Verilog) design and test benching.
- Ability to debug and root cause complex system level bugs.
- Expertise in designing for EMI/EMC, Safety, ESD, world-wide compliance, and signal integrity verification.
- Excellent documentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Preferred:
- Highly desired: experience with lighting, lenses & motors.
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Marketing to develop product proposals.
- Specify requirements for high definition video cameras. Select the key components and implement the design.
- Generate system functional specifications. Gain consensus on the key trade offs and drive their adoption.
- Develop detailed design specifications. Implement board, and programmable logic. Hands-on debug and integration.
- Set direction on hardware qualification & manufacturing test.
- Work closely with a cross functional team, from concept through system integration to product launch.
Experience Required:
- 3 years experience developing high-volume consumer products.
- 5 years camera system design, including specification and qualification of sensors, image pipeline, power supplies, and packaging.
- Experience implementing imaging algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with determination of sensor quality.
- Expert at PCB & FPGA (Verilog) design and test benching.
- Ability to debug and root cause complex system level bugs.
- Expertise in designing for EMI/EMC, Safety, ESD, world-wide compliance, and signal integrity verification.
- Excellent documentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Preferred:
- Highly desired: experience with lighting, lenses & motors.
UPDATE ON OPEN POSITIONS IN ETG
Please note the positions that were posted previous to this date have been filled or are no longer priorities to be filled right now. Today I am posting two new positions that are available, both are hardware design engineer positions.
As I have new position become available I will post them so please keep you eye on this blog for up to date job postings with ETG.
As I have new position become available I will post them so please keep you eye on this blog for up to date job postings with ETG.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Technical Leader -- Consumer TelePresence
We have a current opening for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to work in the Consumer TelePresence Business Unit (CTBU) of our Emerging Technologies Group (ETG). This group focuses on creating solutions in new and adjacent technology markets, and is looking for high energy, high impact individuals who want to help shape Cisco’s future by building our next $1B business.
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, and we are currently seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Technical Leader to help lead this incubation through to a significant business. Leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Responsibilities:
Generate and present architectural proposals, gain consensus on approval and drive adoption and implementation.
Develop detailed system, board, and programmable logic design, implementation and debug.
Direct and design hardware test and qualification required necessary to ensure product quality and integrity
Interface with product marketing on developing new product proposals, and on implementation trade-offs.
Interface with software team on diagnostic creation and representation of hardware to software developers.
Develop detailed product hardware system specifications.
Requirements:
A minimum of 3 years experience in the development of high-volume, low-cost consumer-oriented products.
7-10 years of experience with system level design, including system architecture including power subsystem specification and distribution design.
Experienced at debug and root cause closure of complex system level issues.
Expertise at board level design including design for EMC, ESD, signal integrity, power decoupling.
Experienced at FPGAdesign and verification
Design and debug Experience with designing products for worldwide compliance requirements.
Strong communication skills, and ability to lead and direct technical activity for junior engineers.
Video and audio design experience highly desirable.
ASIC design experience highly desireable.
Requires MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, and we are currently seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Technical Leader to help lead this incubation through to a significant business. Leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Responsibilities:
Generate and present architectural proposals, gain consensus on approval and drive adoption and implementation.
Develop detailed system, board, and programmable logic design, implementation and debug.
Direct and design hardware test and qualification required necessary to ensure product quality and integrity
Interface with product marketing on developing new product proposals, and on implementation trade-offs.
Interface with software team on diagnostic creation and representation of hardware to software developers.
Develop detailed product hardware system specifications.
Requirements:
A minimum of 3 years experience in the development of high-volume, low-cost consumer-oriented products.
7-10 years of experience with system level design, including system architecture including power subsystem specification and distribution design.
Experienced at debug and root cause closure of complex system level issues.
Expertise at board level design including design for EMC, ESD, signal integrity, power decoupling.
Experienced at FPGAdesign and verification
Design and debug Experience with designing products for worldwide compliance requirements.
Strong communication skills, and ability to lead and direct technical activity for junior engineers.
Video and audio design experience highly desirable.
ASIC design experience highly desireable.
Requires MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Product Manager – WebEx Connect Value Add Applications
Find out what all the excitement’s about. Join WebEx—the hottest Cisco product line!
Take full advantage of the opportunities available in a fast-paced start up environment. And reap the benefits of a Fortune 100 company that’s considered one of the Best Big Companies to Work For.
Capitalize on your passion and product knowledge to deliver collaboration solutions your customers need to work smarter.
WebEx Communications, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Product Manager for our Burlington office. If you like to have your hand on the pulse of technology then we are the company for you! We offer a high tech environment with a team oriented, collaborative work flow strategy.
The Product Manager will be a key member of the Product Management team for the exciting new WebEx Connect product line. This role will be responsible for the managing the collaboration applications developed for the Webex Connect Solution. WebEx Connect brings together leading business process applications with WebEx collaborative applications, making truly innovative solutions available on demand.
Successful candidates must have strong experience balancing customer needs with development resources and make prudent decisions. This position is ideal for a hands-on individual who can take cross functional projects from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate has razor-sharp instincts about what makes a good product, is very familiar with Web 2.0 technologies and possesses a strong orientation on exceeding customer expectations.
Overall Responsibilities:
• Own the product requirements for your applications
o Translate customer and partner needs into clearly defined and detailed product requirements via MRDs, and PRDs and functional design documents
o Work with other teams within WebEx to influence the roadmap of applications being developed by those teams
• Work closely with engineering, QA and operations to scope, plan and deliver new releases
o Actively track the development schedule, prioritize changes and updates accordingly, collect and document issues and change requests
o Manage the team through the product development processes to ensure introduction of the product to market on time and on budget
• Partner with other product managers to streamline the user experience of the core applications
• Evaluate solutions in the marketplace and drive recommendation of build/OEM/buy decisions
o Track industry trends and maintain understanding of key market drivers, issues and players in business collaboration space.
o Work with Partner development teams to highlight interesting partnership opportunities
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in technical field, with high academic achievement, MBA highly desired
• 5+ years managing high technology products, from development through launch
• Strong understanding of web technologies
• Passionate and active Web 2.0 user and consumer
• History of accomplishments and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines consistently
Take full advantage of the opportunities available in a fast-paced start up environment. And reap the benefits of a Fortune 100 company that’s considered one of the Best Big Companies to Work For.
Capitalize on your passion and product knowledge to deliver collaboration solutions your customers need to work smarter.
WebEx Communications, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Product Manager for our Burlington office. If you like to have your hand on the pulse of technology then we are the company for you! We offer a high tech environment with a team oriented, collaborative work flow strategy.
The Product Manager will be a key member of the Product Management team for the exciting new WebEx Connect product line. This role will be responsible for the managing the collaboration applications developed for the Webex Connect Solution. WebEx Connect brings together leading business process applications with WebEx collaborative applications, making truly innovative solutions available on demand.
Successful candidates must have strong experience balancing customer needs with development resources and make prudent decisions. This position is ideal for a hands-on individual who can take cross functional projects from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate has razor-sharp instincts about what makes a good product, is very familiar with Web 2.0 technologies and possesses a strong orientation on exceeding customer expectations.
Overall Responsibilities:
• Own the product requirements for your applications
o Translate customer and partner needs into clearly defined and detailed product requirements via MRDs, and PRDs and functional design documents
o Work with other teams within WebEx to influence the roadmap of applications being developed by those teams
• Work closely with engineering, QA and operations to scope, plan and deliver new releases
o Actively track the development schedule, prioritize changes and updates accordingly, collect and document issues and change requests
o Manage the team through the product development processes to ensure introduction of the product to market on time and on budget
• Partner with other product managers to streamline the user experience of the core applications
• Evaluate solutions in the marketplace and drive recommendation of build/OEM/buy decisions
o Track industry trends and maintain understanding of key market drivers, issues and players in business collaboration space.
o Work with Partner development teams to highlight interesting partnership opportunities
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in technical field, with high academic achievement, MBA highly desired
• 5+ years managing high technology products, from development through launch
• Strong understanding of web technologies
• Passionate and active Web 2.0 user and consumer
• History of accomplishments and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines consistently
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Hardware Eningeering Manager, Consumer Audio / Video
The Emerging Technologies Group (ETG) focuses on creating solutions in new and adjacent technology markets, and is looking for high energy, high impact individuals who want to help shape Cisco’s future by building our next $1B business.
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, and we are currently seeking a Manager of Hardware Engineering to help lead this incubation through to a significant business. Leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Hardware of TSBU, the Manager of Hardware Engineering will be responsible for the following:
• Build world-class engineering team
• Work with product management, market development, and customers to develop, refine, validate, and prioritize product requirements and product roadmaps
•Work with industrial design team to ensure constraints are met in developing compelling consumer designs.
• Define product hardware architecture and system level designs based on product requirements and business model.
• Work with director of software to ensure a complete system and make appropriate trade offs as a team
• Develop product hardware functional specifications
• Develop product prototype
• Make strategic trade-offs in make-buy-partner technology decisions
• Drive to develop and protect intellectual property for market leadership.
• Lead development, launch and successful revenue growth of the product(s)
• Develop, and adhere to, resource plans, schedule, and budget
Requirements:
• Previous multiple year experience in the consumer electronics market, bringing multiple successful products to market.
• Experience with video, audio products and solutions.
• Track record of developing “disruptive” products and bringing them to market
• Very high technical competence, individual technical accomplishments with repeated, proven track record for product delivery
• Entrepreneurial drive, demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment
• Strong leadership and management skills, ability to deliver results with a small, fast-paced teams, and ability to work across teams
• Strong ability to stay in sync with key customer requirements and deliver products to meet the requirements, making appropriate trade-offs
• Experience in building high performing engineering teams
• Strong inter-personal skills and teamwork
• Ability to work and thrive in a true “startup” mode
Other desired qualifications include:
• Work experience with successful startups
• Brought products to market with cameras or displays
• Experience with visual communications systems.
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, and we are currently seeking a Manager of Hardware Engineering to help lead this incubation through to a significant business. Leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Hardware of TSBU, the Manager of Hardware Engineering will be responsible for the following:
• Build world-class engineering team
• Work with product management, market development, and customers to develop, refine, validate, and prioritize product requirements and product roadmaps
•Work with industrial design team to ensure constraints are met in developing compelling consumer designs.
• Define product hardware architecture and system level designs based on product requirements and business model.
• Work with director of software to ensure a complete system and make appropriate trade offs as a team
• Develop product hardware functional specifications
• Develop product prototype
• Make strategic trade-offs in make-buy-partner technology decisions
• Drive to develop and protect intellectual property for market leadership.
• Lead development, launch and successful revenue growth of the product(s)
• Develop, and adhere to, resource plans, schedule, and budget
Requirements:
• Previous multiple year experience in the consumer electronics market, bringing multiple successful products to market.
• Experience with video, audio products and solutions.
• Track record of developing “disruptive” products and bringing them to market
• Very high technical competence, individual technical accomplishments with repeated, proven track record for product delivery
• Entrepreneurial drive, demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment
• Strong leadership and management skills, ability to deliver results with a small, fast-paced teams, and ability to work across teams
• Strong ability to stay in sync with key customer requirements and deliver products to meet the requirements, making appropriate trade-offs
• Experience in building high performing engineering teams
• Strong inter-personal skills and teamwork
• Ability to work and thrive in a true “startup” mode
Other desired qualifications include:
• Work experience with successful startups
• Brought products to market with cameras or displays
• Experience with visual communications systems.
Technical Marketing Engineer, Consumer Audio / Video
We have a current opening for Technical Marketing Engineer to work in the Consumer TelePresence Business Unit of our Emerging Technologies Group (ETG).
You will join the team that is building Consumer TelePresence, a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience over the network.
Responsibilities:
• Creates technical solutions and concepts as well as marketing new Cisco products and services.
Defines demos, trials in early stages for new product concept
• Works with indirect channels and partners to communicate technical solutions or service function and features and to drive sales and provide project requirements to PM.
• Assists with critical partner accounts as technical liaison
• Develops and delivers complex technical presentations.
• Provides systems level competitive analysis.
• Develops and writes design and implementation guidance for given BU solution sets.
• Interacts with direct manager, PM and Engineering Directors within BU responsibility as well as other relevant business partners. Strategic: BU solution.
Requirements:
• Typically requires BSCS or BSEE or equivalent plus 7-10 years related experience.
• Thorough understanding of networking technology and strong technical knowledge of Cisco products.
• Experience in building and designing video, consumer electronics and service provider networks.
• Works with limited supervision in defining initial goals and addressing complex issues as they arise
• Outstanding communication skills and demonstrated ability in developing and delivering complex technical presentations and written design guides.
• Understands the inter-BU dependencies and develops an action plan to address the problem.
• Works with PM and the field to understand and position competitive issues at the system level
You will join the team that is building Consumer TelePresence, a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience over the network.
Responsibilities:
• Creates technical solutions and concepts as well as marketing new Cisco products and services.
Defines demos, trials in early stages for new product concept
• Works with indirect channels and partners to communicate technical solutions or service function and features and to drive sales and provide project requirements to PM.
• Assists with critical partner accounts as technical liaison
• Develops and delivers complex technical presentations.
• Provides systems level competitive analysis.
• Develops and writes design and implementation guidance for given BU solution sets.
• Interacts with direct manager, PM and Engineering Directors within BU responsibility as well as other relevant business partners. Strategic: BU solution.
Requirements:
• Typically requires BSCS or BSEE or equivalent plus 7-10 years related experience.
• Thorough understanding of networking technology and strong technical knowledge of Cisco products.
• Experience in building and designing video, consumer electronics and service provider networks.
• Works with limited supervision in defining initial goals and addressing complex issues as they arise
• Outstanding communication skills and demonstrated ability in developing and delivering complex technical presentations and written design guides.
• Understands the inter-BU dependencies and develops an action plan to address the problem.
• Works with PM and the field to understand and position competitive issues at the system level
Product Manager, Audio / Video Consumer Electronics
We have a current opening for Product Manager to work in the Consumer TelePresence Business Unit of our Emerging Technologies Group (ETG).
Create and define marketing and product requirements for a consumer video product. Define and execute the go-to-market strategy. Work closely with a cross-functional team of engineering, marketing, finance, sales, business development, operations, and customer support to ensure a successful product launch. Product includes hardware components, software components, and network services components.
Product Manager Deliverables and task items:
- Build and define road maps with TAM and CAM
- Identify product and features and solutions requirements
- Create marketing requirements analysis
- Comprehensive pricing analysis of competitive solutions
- Cost analysis for engineering
- Consensus management and team meetings with engineering for concept commit
- Cross functional integration with other Cisco Business Units
- Document creation including data sheets, FAQ’s, positioning and white papers
- Define and execute consumer research
- Create Market and Product Requirements Documents (MRDs and PRDs)
Customer-facing activities:
- Industry Trade Shows
- Cisco marketing events
- Press and Analyst briefings and events
- Customer visits
- Channel support and training
Requirements:
- Comprehensive knowledge of consumer audio-video market
- History of delivering new product categories in the context of uncertain engineering and market constraints
- Track record of working collaboratively across a cross-functional organization to deliver
- Experience planning and delivering communications with press, analysts and customers
- Must be a self-starter able to problem-solve independently
Create and define marketing and product requirements for a consumer video product. Define and execute the go-to-market strategy. Work closely with a cross-functional team of engineering, marketing, finance, sales, business development, operations, and customer support to ensure a successful product launch. Product includes hardware components, software components, and network services components.
Product Manager Deliverables and task items:
- Build and define road maps with TAM and CAM
- Identify product and features and solutions requirements
- Create marketing requirements analysis
- Comprehensive pricing analysis of competitive solutions
- Cost analysis for engineering
- Consensus management and team meetings with engineering for concept commit
- Cross functional integration with other Cisco Business Units
- Document creation including data sheets, FAQ’s, positioning and white papers
- Define and execute consumer research
- Create Market and Product Requirements Documents (MRDs and PRDs)
Customer-facing activities:
- Industry Trade Shows
- Cisco marketing events
- Press and Analyst briefings and events
- Customer visits
- Channel support and training
Requirements:
- Comprehensive knowledge of consumer audio-video market
- History of delivering new product categories in the context of uncertain engineering and market constraints
- Track record of working collaboratively across a cross-functional organization to deliver
- Experience planning and delivering communications with press, analysts and customers
- Must be a self-starter able to problem-solve independently
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
DevTest Manager, Video / VoIP / IP Networking
Cisco is always looking to identify talented people, especially Software QA Managers. If you are reading this posting then we may not have an open job for Engineering Manager II right now, however it is highly likely we will in the future. If you are interested in working for Cisco in this capacity then please submit your details and CV or resume against this requisition so that when a suitable vacancy arises a Cisco representative can contact you directly.
This position generally requires the following skills:
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the Software QA team to meet and exceed the goals for software quality.
- Develop a test strategy and test plans for a multi-system solution.
- Plan and prioritize team work items.
- Provide oversight, and mentoring to team members.
- Ensure proper use of software quality processes.
- Generate and analyze quality metrics to track progress.
- Grow the scale and capabilities of the team.
- Oversee engineering servers and network infrastructure.
- Manage alpha deployments, and analyze feedback.
- Interaction with partner certification organizations.
Requirements:
- 5 or more years of experience in the Software QA Manager role
- Strong, results oriented, project management skills
- Demonstrated record of delivering high quality products in a timely manner
- Deep knowledge of testing and quality processes
- Experience applying test automation technology
- Analytically driven approach to measuring test results
- Extensive experience in IP Networking, VoIP, and Video products.
- Experience with service provider VoIP architectures, particularly IMS, a plus.
- Experience with web services desired (REST, AJAX, SOAP/XML)
- Technical proficiency with Linux servers and embedded devices.
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
This position generally requires the following skills:
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the Software QA team to meet and exceed the goals for software quality.
- Develop a test strategy and test plans for a multi-system solution.
- Plan and prioritize team work items.
- Provide oversight, and mentoring to team members.
- Ensure proper use of software quality processes.
- Generate and analyze quality metrics to track progress.
- Grow the scale and capabilities of the team.
- Oversee engineering servers and network infrastructure.
- Manage alpha deployments, and analyze feedback.
- Interaction with partner certification organizations.
Requirements:
- 5 or more years of experience in the Software QA Manager role
- Strong, results oriented, project management skills
- Demonstrated record of delivering high quality products in a timely manner
- Deep knowledge of testing and quality processes
- Experience applying test automation technology
- Analytically driven approach to measuring test results
- Extensive experience in IP Networking, VoIP, and Video products.
- Experience with service provider VoIP architectures, particularly IMS, a plus.
- Experience with web services desired (REST, AJAX, SOAP/XML)
- Technical proficiency with Linux servers and embedded devices.
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
WebEx Connect Product Manager
Cisco/WebEx is seeking a dynamic Product Manager for our Santa Clara Headquarters. If you like to have your hand on the pulse of technology then we are the company for you! We offer a high tech environment with a team oriented, collaborative work flow strategy.
The Product Manager will be a key member of the Product Management team for the exciting new WebEx Connect product line. WebEx Connect brings together essential collaborative applications—including presence, instant messaging, online meetings, audio and video conferencing, as well as document and task management in virtual workspaces—into a single, familiar interface.
Responsibilities:
This role will be responsible for the managing integration of Connect with Email applications. The candidate will play a significant role of bridging the Connect product with the Email product resulting from the recently announced acquisition of Postpath. • Own the product requirements for integrating WebEx Connect with Email applications
o Translate customer and end-user needs into clearly defined and detailed product requirements via MRDs, and PRDs and functional design documents
o Work with other teams within WebEx to influence the roadmap of applications being developed by those teams
• Track industry trends and maintain a deep and up-to-date knowledge of the capabilities of email solutions including client based applications (Outlook, Outlook Express, Lotus Notes etc), and major webmail clients (Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, etc).
• Work closely with engineering, QA and operations to scope, plan and deliver new releases
o Actively track the development schedule, prioritize changes and updates accordingly, collect and document issues and change requests
o Manage the team through the product development processes to ensure introduction of the product to market on time and on budget
• Partner with other product managers to streamline the user experience of the overall connect solution
Requirements:
Successful candidates must have strong experience balancing customer needs with development resources and make prudent decisions. This position is ideal for a hands-on individual who can take cross functional projects from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate has razor-sharp instincts about what makes a good product, is very familiar with web 2.0 technologies, email based applications and possesses a strong orientation on exceeding customer expectations.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field, MBA with high academic achievement
• 5+ years managing high technology products, from development through launch
• Strong understanding of web and email solutions – Previous background in email solution highly desired
• Passionate and active web 2.0 user and consumer
• History of accomplishments and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines consistently
The Product Manager will be a key member of the Product Management team for the exciting new WebEx Connect product line. WebEx Connect brings together essential collaborative applications—including presence, instant messaging, online meetings, audio and video conferencing, as well as document and task management in virtual workspaces—into a single, familiar interface.
Responsibilities:
This role will be responsible for the managing integration of Connect with Email applications. The candidate will play a significant role of bridging the Connect product with the Email product resulting from the recently announced acquisition of Postpath. • Own the product requirements for integrating WebEx Connect with Email applications
o Translate customer and end-user needs into clearly defined and detailed product requirements via MRDs, and PRDs and functional design documents
o Work with other teams within WebEx to influence the roadmap of applications being developed by those teams
• Track industry trends and maintain a deep and up-to-date knowledge of the capabilities of email solutions including client based applications (Outlook, Outlook Express, Lotus Notes etc), and major webmail clients (Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, etc).
• Work closely with engineering, QA and operations to scope, plan and deliver new releases
o Actively track the development schedule, prioritize changes and updates accordingly, collect and document issues and change requests
o Manage the team through the product development processes to ensure introduction of the product to market on time and on budget
• Partner with other product managers to streamline the user experience of the overall connect solution
Requirements:
Successful candidates must have strong experience balancing customer needs with development resources and make prudent decisions. This position is ideal for a hands-on individual who can take cross functional projects from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate has razor-sharp instincts about what makes a good product, is very familiar with web 2.0 technologies, email based applications and possesses a strong orientation on exceeding customer expectations.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field, MBA with high academic achievement
• 5+ years managing high technology products, from development through launch
• Strong understanding of web and email solutions – Previous background in email solution highly desired
• Passionate and active web 2.0 user and consumer
• History of accomplishments and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines consistently
Monday, September 22, 2008
Diagnostics/Firmware Software Engineer
The successful candidate will join the TelePresence Systems Business Unit with Cisco’s Emerging Technologies Group. The TelePresence Systems Business Unit, TSBU, is chartered with creating products and solutions for immersive video communications. The Diagnostics/Firmware Software Engineer will join our TelePresence Systems Business Unit and develop diagnostic software and firmware for our next generation TelePresence products. This position offers the interested candidate exposure to a wide range of network, video and audio technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop diagnostics software to support hardware bring-up and manufacturing functional test.
- Develop Linux device drivers and diagnostic software for a number of devices including video, audio, networking, graphics and storage.
- Develop POST, bootloader and bios firmware.
- Optimize bootloader and system boot functionality for performance, security and reliability.
- Support integration of diagnostic software into manufacturing test and engineering design verification test.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing test failures and returned units.
- Assist hardware engineers in hardware bring-up and debug.
Requirements:
- Strong C programming skills.
- Strong skills in Bash, TCL or similar scripting languages.
- Understanding of Linux Operating System and Kernel Internals.
- Proficient in Linux device driver development.
- Strong Software/Hardware integration and debug skills.
- Understanding of Linux and System Boot initialization scripting.
- Understanding of the following network protocols: DHCP, ARP, TFTP/FTP, SSH, Ethernet
- Ability to work collaboratively with Software, Hardware and Manufacturing Engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in generating and documenting engineering specifications.
- Follows software engineering procedures and processes.
- MSEE/CS combined with 7+ years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Develop diagnostics software to support hardware bring-up and manufacturing functional test.
- Develop Linux device drivers and diagnostic software for a number of devices including video, audio, networking, graphics and storage.
- Develop POST, bootloader and bios firmware.
- Optimize bootloader and system boot functionality for performance, security and reliability.
- Support integration of diagnostic software into manufacturing test and engineering design verification test.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing test failures and returned units.
- Assist hardware engineers in hardware bring-up and debug.
Requirements:
- Strong C programming skills.
- Strong skills in Bash, TCL or similar scripting languages.
- Understanding of Linux Operating System and Kernel Internals.
- Proficient in Linux device driver development.
- Strong Software/Hardware integration and debug skills.
- Understanding of Linux and System Boot initialization scripting.
- Understanding of the following network protocols: DHCP, ARP, TFTP/FTP, SSH, Ethernet
- Ability to work collaboratively with Software, Hardware and Manufacturing Engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in generating and documenting engineering specifications.
- Follows software engineering procedures and processes.
- MSEE/CS combined with 7+ years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Senior Hardware Design Engineer -- TelePresence
We have a current opening for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to work in the TelePresence System Business Unit (TSBU) of our Emerging Technologies Group - ETG.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Responsibilities:
Generate and present architectural proposals, gain consensus on approval and drive adoption and implementation.
Detailed system, board, and programmable logic design, implementation and debug.
Direct and design hardware test and qualification required necessary to ensure product quality and integrity
Interface with product marketing on developing new product proposals.
Interface with software team on diagnostic creation and representation of hardware to software developers.
Develop detailed product hardware specifications.
Requirements:
7-10 years of experience with System level design, including system architecture including power subsystem specification and distribution design.
Experienced at debug and root cause closure of complex system level issues.
Expertise at board level design including design for EMC, ESD, signal integrity, power decoupling.
Experienced at FPGA/ASIC design and verification
Design and debug Experience with designing products for worldwide compliance requirements.
Strong communication skills, and ability to lead and direct technical activity for junior engineers.
Video and audio design experience highly desirable.
Requires MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Responsibilities:
Generate and present architectural proposals, gain consensus on approval and drive adoption and implementation.
Detailed system, board, and programmable logic design, implementation and debug.
Direct and design hardware test and qualification required necessary to ensure product quality and integrity
Interface with product marketing on developing new product proposals.
Interface with software team on diagnostic creation and representation of hardware to software developers.
Develop detailed product hardware specifications.
Requirements:
7-10 years of experience with System level design, including system architecture including power subsystem specification and distribution design.
Experienced at debug and root cause closure of complex system level issues.
Expertise at board level design including design for EMC, ESD, signal integrity, power decoupling.
Experienced at FPGA/ASIC design and verification
Design and debug Experience with designing products for worldwide compliance requirements.
Strong communication skills, and ability to lead and direct technical activity for junior engineers.
Video and audio design experience highly desirable.
Requires MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Senior Hardware Design Engineer -- Consumer TelePresence
We have a current opening for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to work in the Consumer TelePresence Business Unit (CTBU) of our Emerging Technologies Group - ETG.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Responsibilities:
Generate and present architectural proposals, gain consensus on approval and drive adoption and implementation.
Develop detailed system, board, and programmable logic design, implementation and debug.
Direct and design hardware test and qualification required necessary to ensure product quality and integrity
Interface with product marketing on developing new product proposals, and on implementation trade-offs.
Interface with software team on diagnostic creation and representation of hardware to software developers.
Develop detailed product hardware system specifications.
Requirements:
7-10 years of experience with System level design, including system architecture including power subsystem specification and distribution design.
Experienced at debug and root cause closure of complex system level issues.
3 years experience in the development of high-volume, low-cost consumer-oriented products.
Expertise at board level design including design for EMC, ESD, signal integrity, power decoupling.
Experienced at FPGA design and verification
Design and debug Experience with designing products for worldwide compliance requirements.
Strong communication skills, and ability to lead and direct technical activity for junior engineers.
Video and audio design experience highly desirable. ASIC design experience highly desireable.
Requires MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Responsibilities:
Generate and present architectural proposals, gain consensus on approval and drive adoption and implementation.
Develop detailed system, board, and programmable logic design, implementation and debug.
Direct and design hardware test and qualification required necessary to ensure product quality and integrity
Interface with product marketing on developing new product proposals, and on implementation trade-offs.
Interface with software team on diagnostic creation and representation of hardware to software developers.
Develop detailed product hardware system specifications.
Requirements:
7-10 years of experience with System level design, including system architecture including power subsystem specification and distribution design.
Experienced at debug and root cause closure of complex system level issues.
3 years experience in the development of high-volume, low-cost consumer-oriented products.
Expertise at board level design including design for EMC, ESD, signal integrity, power decoupling.
Experienced at FPGA design and verification
Design and debug Experience with designing products for worldwide compliance requirements.
Strong communication skills, and ability to lead and direct technical activity for junior engineers.
Video and audio design experience highly desirable. ASIC design experience highly desireable.
Requires MSEE/CS combined with 7-10 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 10+ yrs related experience.
Manager, Hardware Engineering -- Incubation Consumer Video Product
The Emerging Technologies Group (ETG) focuses on creating solutions in new and adjacent technology markets, and is looking for high energy, high impact individuals who want to help shape Cisco’s future by building our next $1B business.
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, and we are currently seeking a Manager of Hardware Engineering to help lead this incubation through to a significant business. Leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Reporting to the Director of Hardware of TSBU, the Manager of Hardware Engineering will be responsible for the following:
• Build world-class engineering team
• Work with product management, market development, and customers to develop, refine, validate, and prioritize product requirements and product roadmaps
•Work with industrial design team to ensure constraints are met in developing compelling consumer designs.
• Define product hardware architecture and system level designs based on product requirements and business model.
• Work with director of software to ensure a complete system and make appropriate trade offs as a team
• Develop product hardware functional specifications
• Develop product prototype
• Make strategic trade-offs in make-buy-partner technology decisions
• Drive to develop and protect intellectual property for market leadership.
• Lead development, launch and successful revenue growth of the product(s)
• Develop, and adhere to, resource plans, schedule, and budget
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, and we are currently seeking a Manager of Hardware Engineering to help lead this incubation through to a significant business. Leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Reporting to the Director of Hardware of TSBU, the Manager of Hardware Engineering will be responsible for the following:
• Build world-class engineering team
• Work with product management, market development, and customers to develop, refine, validate, and prioritize product requirements and product roadmaps
•Work with industrial design team to ensure constraints are met in developing compelling consumer designs.
• Define product hardware architecture and system level designs based on product requirements and business model.
• Work with director of software to ensure a complete system and make appropriate trade offs as a team
• Develop product hardware functional specifications
• Develop product prototype
• Make strategic trade-offs in make-buy-partner technology decisions
• Drive to develop and protect intellectual property for market leadership.
• Lead development, launch and successful revenue growth of the product(s)
• Develop, and adhere to, resource plans, schedule, and budget
Software Technical Leader, Video Recording / Real Time Systems
We have a current opening for a Software Technical Leader in the TelePresence Systems Business Unit (TSBU) within our Emerging Technologies Group (ETG).
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play and learn. Join our high energy team involved in testing several next generation TelePresence products.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Leader will be developing a recording system for TelePresence
Lead team of engineers to architect and implement the code required.
Work with the following:
-Different BU's to leverage functions from their products.
-Product Marketing and Engineering to insure that the proper features are implemented.
-Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that the product can be manufactured easily and is well understood.
-Dev Test and Engineering to ensure that the essential quality is preserved and that the most critical bug areas are addressed.
-Customer Advocacy / TAC and engineering to help support the product and provide the proper training for the TAC team.
-Assist the Escalation team to debug and answer questions when customers report issues.
Requirements:
-Experience in Video Recording, MP4/QuickTime file structure and Video compression
-6 years of experience in real time systems
-C/C++ development
-RTP/RTSP/RTCP
Preferred
-Web services
-SIP
-Remote file storage systems
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play and learn. Join our high energy team involved in testing several next generation TelePresence products.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Leader will be developing a recording system for TelePresence
Lead team of engineers to architect and implement the code required.
Work with the following:
-Different BU's to leverage functions from their products.
-Product Marketing and Engineering to insure that the proper features are implemented.
-Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that the product can be manufactured easily and is well understood.
-Dev Test and Engineering to ensure that the essential quality is preserved and that the most critical bug areas are addressed.
-Customer Advocacy / TAC and engineering to help support the product and provide the proper training for the TAC team.
-Assist the Escalation team to debug and answer questions when customers report issues.
Requirements:
-Experience in Video Recording, MP4/QuickTime file structure and Video compression
-6 years of experience in real time systems
-C/C++ development
-RTP/RTSP/RTCP
Preferred
-Web services
-SIP
-Remote file storage systems
Video DSP Engineer
The TelePresence Video DSP group within our Emerging Technologies Group - ETG designs and develops real-time, hi-definition, low-latency H.264 video CODECs, video front-end/back-end processing, intelligent video processing and collaborative features for the TelePresence system.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Job Description:
The TelePresence Video DSP group is seeking out a Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development and testing of next-generation video CODECs and features as well as maintain and augment the current-generation design where needed. In addition to the CODEC development are other video efforts that include raw video processing such as scaling, intelligent video processing such as object recognition, and other system features such as OSD and remote video collaboration. The target solution is an embedded multi-DSP system. Software development is implemented in both Microsoft Visual Studio (analysis, feasibility, debugging) and the DSP Vendor IDE (target porting, optimization, debugging). Current software development efforts are primarily 'C' code with some assembly language programming.
Responsibilities:
Develop software for an embedded systems H.264 video CODEC
Port existing video features to a new embedded architecture
Contribute to new CODEC features design and development
Contribute to video processing features outside of the video CODEC
Support and augment current-generation video CODEC software/firmware
Contribute to the debugging of pre-production CODEC firmware and assist in diagnosing field problems
Contribute to the development of firmware infrastructure, e.g., bootloaders and diagnostics
Implement testing scripts and subjective quality testing techniques
Required Skills:
An understanding of block-based video encoding, i.e., MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 part 10 (H.264)
Comprehension of raw video processing, e.g., scaling, gamma correction, color space conversion
Knowledge of digital signal processing and common applications such as digital filtering and transforms
Experience coding in C and or C++ and some assembly language.
Experience with software development in a Windows development environment, e.g., Visual Studio
Experience with real-time software development in an embedded processor or DSP environment
Experience debugging in a real-time embedded environment using software tool as well as lab equipment such as probes and oscilloscopes
Some knowledge of embedded systems and video device hardware.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Job Description:
The TelePresence Video DSP group is seeking out a Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development and testing of next-generation video CODECs and features as well as maintain and augment the current-generation design where needed. In addition to the CODEC development are other video efforts that include raw video processing such as scaling, intelligent video processing such as object recognition, and other system features such as OSD and remote video collaboration. The target solution is an embedded multi-DSP system. Software development is implemented in both Microsoft Visual Studio (analysis, feasibility, debugging) and the DSP Vendor IDE (target porting, optimization, debugging). Current software development efforts are primarily 'C' code with some assembly language programming.
Responsibilities:
Develop software for an embedded systems H.264 video CODEC
Port existing video features to a new embedded architecture
Contribute to new CODEC features design and development
Contribute to video processing features outside of the video CODEC
Support and augment current-generation video CODEC software/firmware
Contribute to the debugging of pre-production CODEC firmware and assist in diagnosing field problems
Contribute to the development of firmware infrastructure, e.g., bootloaders and diagnostics
Implement testing scripts and subjective quality testing techniques
Required Skills:
An understanding of block-based video encoding, i.e., MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 part 10 (H.264)
Comprehension of raw video processing, e.g., scaling, gamma correction, color space conversion
Knowledge of digital signal processing and common applications such as digital filtering and transforms
Experience coding in C and or C++ and some assembly language.
Experience with software development in a Windows development environment, e.g., Visual Studio
Experience with real-time software development in an embedded processor or DSP environment
Experience debugging in a real-time embedded environment using software tool as well as lab equipment such as probes and oscilloscopes
Some knowledge of embedded systems and video device hardware.
Lead Video DSP Engineer
The TelePresence Video DSP group within our Emerging Technologies Group - ETG designs and develops real-time, hi-definition, low-latency H.264 video CODECs, video front-end/back-end processing, intelligent video processing and collaborative features for the TelePresence system.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Job Description:
The TelePresence Video DSP group is seeking out a Senior Software Engineer to assume a technical leadership role in the design and development of next-generation video CODECs and features as well as maintain and augment the current-generation design where needed. In addition to the CODEC development are other video efforts that include raw video processing such as scaling, intelligent video processing such as object recognition, and other system features such as a OSD and remote video collaboration. The target solution is an embedded multi-DSP system. Software development is implemented in both Microsoft Visual Studio (analysis, feasibility, debugging) and the DSP Vendor IDE (target porting, optimization, debugging). Current software development efforts are primarily 'C' code with some assembly language programming.
Responsibilities:
Develop software for an embedded systems H.264 video CODEC
Port existing video features to a new embedded architecture
Contribute to new CODEC features design and development
Contribute to video processing features outside of the video CODEC
Support and augment current-generation video CODEC software/firmware
Contribute to the debugging of pre-production CODEC firmware and assist in diagnosing field problems
Contribute to the development of firmware infrastructure, e.g., bootloaders and diagnostics
Assume a technical leadership role in the design and featurization of the TelePresence video subsystem
Required Skills:
An understanding of block-based video encoding, i.e., MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 part 10 (H.264)
Comprehension of raw video processing, e.g., scaling, gamma correction, color space conversion
Knowledge of digital signal processing and common applications such as digital filtering and transforms
Experience coding in C and or C++ and some assembly language.
Experience with software development in a Windows development environment, e.g., Visual Studio
Experience with real-time software development in an embedded processor or DSP environment
Experience debugging in a real-time embedded environment using software tool as well as lab equipment such as probes and oscilloscopes
Some knowledge of embedded systems and video device hardware.
A history of technical leadership in video software development such as design initiative
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Job Description:
The TelePresence Video DSP group is seeking out a Senior Software Engineer to assume a technical leadership role in the design and development of next-generation video CODECs and features as well as maintain and augment the current-generation design where needed. In addition to the CODEC development are other video efforts that include raw video processing such as scaling, intelligent video processing such as object recognition, and other system features such as a OSD and remote video collaboration. The target solution is an embedded multi-DSP system. Software development is implemented in both Microsoft Visual Studio (analysis, feasibility, debugging) and the DSP Vendor IDE (target porting, optimization, debugging). Current software development efforts are primarily 'C' code with some assembly language programming.
Responsibilities:
Develop software for an embedded systems H.264 video CODEC
Port existing video features to a new embedded architecture
Contribute to new CODEC features design and development
Contribute to video processing features outside of the video CODEC
Support and augment current-generation video CODEC software/firmware
Contribute to the debugging of pre-production CODEC firmware and assist in diagnosing field problems
Contribute to the development of firmware infrastructure, e.g., bootloaders and diagnostics
Assume a technical leadership role in the design and featurization of the TelePresence video subsystem
Required Skills:
An understanding of block-based video encoding, i.e., MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 part 10 (H.264)
Comprehension of raw video processing, e.g., scaling, gamma correction, color space conversion
Knowledge of digital signal processing and common applications such as digital filtering and transforms
Experience coding in C and or C++ and some assembly language.
Experience with software development in a Windows development environment, e.g., Visual Studio
Experience with real-time software development in an embedded processor or DSP environment
Experience debugging in a real-time embedded environment using software tool as well as lab equipment such as probes and oscilloscopes
Some knowledge of embedded systems and video device hardware.
A history of technical leadership in video software development such as design initiative
Solutions Product Manager
You will be a Product Manager within TSBU - TelePresence Systems Business Unit which is part of Cisco's Emerging Markets Technologies Group. TelePresence, a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an "in person" experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
Job Description:
Product Manager is responsible for market analysis and quantitative sizing, customer interviews, writing MRD's and PRD's, driving new products and solutions through a commit process, pricing, forecasts, inventory analysis, competitive field analysis, and product management lifecycle for TelePresence Unified Communication features.
This product manager will drive TSBU level solutions that will likely cross over to include coordination with other Business Units. Such solutions will include capabilities that require coordination across the whole TSBU portfolio and include elements in other technology groups and organizations including VTG, ARTG, SRBU, SPSU, NSITE, TXBU, and ESE to name a few.
Will partner closely with product management peers and engineering within the business unit to develop solutions that encompass all elements of the TelePresence portfolio.
Present at conventions, Cisco Networkers, industry trade shows, customer executive briefings, and customer to both business decision makers and technical decision makers.
Requirements:
Must have strong market analytical skills to conduct both quantitative and qualitative market research to determine best product lineup.
Must have leadership experience is coordinating matrix organizations and successful with cross functional product coordination and planning.
desirable to have knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications Manager and VoIP protocols and standards.
Desirable to have extensive experience in the video conferencing or TelePresence industry.
Knowledge of both enterprise and service provider video communications requirements.
Must have experience working with customers to gather requirements and vet implementations.
Must be willing to travel when needed to conduct customer interviews or participate at trade shows Strong writing and communication skills are required. Must be very familiar with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Education:
Typically requires BSEE/CS or Finance, Marketing or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience in marketing VOIP technologies and applications. MBA or advanced degree required.
Job Description:
Product Manager is responsible for market analysis and quantitative sizing, customer interviews, writing MRD's and PRD's, driving new products and solutions through a commit process, pricing, forecasts, inventory analysis, competitive field analysis, and product management lifecycle for TelePresence Unified Communication features.
This product manager will drive TSBU level solutions that will likely cross over to include coordination with other Business Units. Such solutions will include capabilities that require coordination across the whole TSBU portfolio and include elements in other technology groups and organizations including VTG, ARTG, SRBU, SPSU, NSITE, TXBU, and ESE to name a few.
Will partner closely with product management peers and engineering within the business unit to develop solutions that encompass all elements of the TelePresence portfolio.
Present at conventions, Cisco Networkers, industry trade shows, customer executive briefings, and customer to both business decision makers and technical decision makers.
Requirements:
Must have strong market analytical skills to conduct both quantitative and qualitative market research to determine best product lineup.
Must have leadership experience is coordinating matrix organizations and successful with cross functional product coordination and planning.
desirable to have knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications Manager and VoIP protocols and standards.
Desirable to have extensive experience in the video conferencing or TelePresence industry.
Knowledge of both enterprise and service provider video communications requirements.
Must have experience working with customers to gather requirements and vet implementations.
Must be willing to travel when needed to conduct customer interviews or participate at trade shows Strong writing and communication skills are required. Must be very familiar with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Education:
Typically requires BSEE/CS or Finance, Marketing or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience in marketing VOIP technologies and applications. MBA or advanced degree required.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Job Status: Linux Systems Software Engineer -- Join the Award Winning TelePresence Product team!!!
The successful candidate will join the TelePresence Systems Business Unit with Cisco’s Emerging Technologies Group. The TelePresence Systems Business Unit, TSBU, is chartered with creating products and solutions for immersive video communications. The Systems Software Engineer will join our TelePresence Systems Business Unit and develop embedded software for our current and next generation TelePresence products. This position offers the interested candidate exposure to a wide range of network, video and audio technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Create and document software specifications and designs from product requirements.
- Develop Linux device drivers for a number of devices including video, audio, networking, graphics and storage.
- Modify Linux kernel/distribution and port to hardware platform.
- Develop Linux, system boot and upgrade scripts.
- Tune Linux kernel, boot scripts and device drivers for performance.
- Develop and port packages that extend the Linux OS and provide applications with a variety of system services.
- Define and develop system software enhancements to improve reliability and security of the product.
- Develop diagnostics software to support hardware bring-up.
Requirements:
- Strong C programming skills, (C++ desirable).
- Strong skills in Bash or similar scripting languages.
- Understanding of Linux kernel internals.
- Proficient in Linux device driver development.
- Experience in Linux kernel porting and know-how in developing Linux distributions.
- Strong Software/Hardware integration and debug skills.
- Understanding of Linux and System Boot initialization scripting.
- Understanding of the following network protocols: DHCP, ARP, TFTP/FTP, SSH, DNS, NTP, TCP/UDP/IP, CDP, Ethernet
- Ability to work collaboratively with Software, Hardware and Manufacturing Engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in generating and documenting engineering specifications.
- Follows software engineering procedures and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Create and document software specifications and designs from product requirements.
- Develop Linux device drivers for a number of devices including video, audio, networking, graphics and storage.
- Modify Linux kernel/distribution and port to hardware platform.
- Develop Linux, system boot and upgrade scripts.
- Tune Linux kernel, boot scripts and device drivers for performance.
- Develop and port packages that extend the Linux OS and provide applications with a variety of system services.
- Define and develop system software enhancements to improve reliability and security of the product.
- Develop diagnostics software to support hardware bring-up.
Requirements:
- Strong C programming skills, (C++ desirable).
- Strong skills in Bash or similar scripting languages.
- Understanding of Linux kernel internals.
- Proficient in Linux device driver development.
- Experience in Linux kernel porting and know-how in developing Linux distributions.
- Strong Software/Hardware integration and debug skills.
- Understanding of Linux and System Boot initialization scripting.
- Understanding of the following network protocols: DHCP, ARP, TFTP/FTP, SSH, DNS, NTP, TCP/UDP/IP, CDP, Ethernet
- Ability to work collaboratively with Software, Hardware and Manufacturing Engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in generating and documenting engineering specifications.
- Follows software engineering procedures and processes.
Hardware Engineer, Sustaining Lead
We have a current opening for a Hardware Sustaining Engineering Lead to work in the TelePresence System Business Unit (TSBU) of our Emerging Technologies Group - ETG.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
The successful candidate will be responsible for hardware sustaining related activities of TelePresence products, from development hand-over to end of product life. This is a lead position and the candidate will be required to provide day to day technical leadership and guidance to other sustaining engineers assigned to the project. Additionally, the candidate is required to work closely with various engineering (hardware, software, mechanical, compliance) and manufacturing groups to sustain the product.
Responsibilities include:
* Determine root cause and drive the corrective actions for in-field failures. Provide feedback information to New Product and Platform teams so as to design out the potential failure modes
* Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams in order to improve yield, test time, costs and also new source component introduction when required
* Coordinate and perform development activities to develop product variants from existing devices in support of product roadmaps, in conjunction with marketing and program management
* Ensure that solid engineering rigor is being applied (and continually improved) to the product in all areas including modifications, hardware validation, defect management, root cause analysis, release checklists, change control, etc.
* Establish specifications and procedures for Electrical Design Validation Testing. Execution of system measurement tests and EDVT tests. Root cause analysis of issues and problems identified in test processes.
* Be part of cost reduction initiatives
* Interface with third party vendors and suppliers as needed
* Provide technical leadership to other system engineers
* Responsible for various hardware subsystems as needed
* HW defect management and tracking.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* BS degree is required, preferable in electrical or computer science engineering
* 7 or more years of related work experience, preferably in the sustaining, development or manufacturing of video end points
* Experience with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and various test and measurement equipment is required
* Experience with board level design, schematic capture and printed circuit design.
* Should have excellent debugging skills, “fire fighting” and prompt resolution of field failures
* Experience with design and debug for EMC, ESD, signal integrity and power decoupling issues.
* Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and leadership skills are required
* Ability to work in a fast paced, innovative environment
* Wide range of technology knowledge and interests
* Experience working with cross functional teams such as mechanical design, manufacturing engineering and compliance engineering.
* The candidate must be a team player
* Ideally would have design knowledge in the areas of video and audio technology, cameras, displays and PCB design
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
The successful candidate will be responsible for hardware sustaining related activities of TelePresence products, from development hand-over to end of product life. This is a lead position and the candidate will be required to provide day to day technical leadership and guidance to other sustaining engineers assigned to the project. Additionally, the candidate is required to work closely with various engineering (hardware, software, mechanical, compliance) and manufacturing groups to sustain the product.
Responsibilities include:
* Determine root cause and drive the corrective actions for in-field failures. Provide feedback information to New Product and Platform teams so as to design out the potential failure modes
* Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams in order to improve yield, test time, costs and also new source component introduction when required
* Coordinate and perform development activities to develop product variants from existing devices in support of product roadmaps, in conjunction with marketing and program management
* Ensure that solid engineering rigor is being applied (and continually improved) to the product in all areas including modifications, hardware validation, defect management, root cause analysis, release checklists, change control, etc.
* Establish specifications and procedures for Electrical Design Validation Testing. Execution of system measurement tests and EDVT tests. Root cause analysis of issues and problems identified in test processes.
* Be part of cost reduction initiatives
* Interface with third party vendors and suppliers as needed
* Provide technical leadership to other system engineers
* Responsible for various hardware subsystems as needed
* HW defect management and tracking.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* BS degree is required, preferable in electrical or computer science engineering
* 7 or more years of related work experience, preferably in the sustaining, development or manufacturing of video end points
* Experience with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and various test and measurement equipment is required
* Experience with board level design, schematic capture and printed circuit design.
* Should have excellent debugging skills, “fire fighting” and prompt resolution of field failures
* Experience with design and debug for EMC, ESD, signal integrity and power decoupling issues.
* Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and leadership skills are required
* Ability to work in a fast paced, innovative environment
* Wide range of technology knowledge and interests
* Experience working with cross functional teams such as mechanical design, manufacturing engineering and compliance engineering.
* The candidate must be a team player
* Ideally would have design knowledge in the areas of video and audio technology, cameras, displays and PCB design
Senior FPGA Design Engineer - Designing high speed digital hardware in Xilinx or Altera FPGAs
The Emerging Technologies Group (ETG) focuses on creating solutions in new and adjacent markets built around advanced video, voice, and data communications. The ETG creates an environment for small but fast-moving teams that allows us to cultivate new ideas, using an easily replicated process and set of best practices, to bring new solutions to new markets in a coordinated fashion with the rest of Cisco
We currently have an opening for an FPGA Design Engineer to work in the TelePresence System Business Unit (TSBU) of our Emerging Technologies Group - ETG.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
The FPGA Design Engineer will define hardware architecture and provide leadership for overall FPGA integration efforts. Will be responsible for performing design of state-of-the-art video FPGAs. Will assist with trouble-shooting system and module-level firmware at all levels and have the primary responsibility of integrating the various modules into a released build. Position is critical to meeting project delivery requirements.
Requires solid knowledge of digital high-speed design, timing, electrical analysis, Verilog or VHDL for simulation and synthesis, and current experience in FPGA implementation and lab integration/debug.
BSEE (MSEE preferred)
Must have minimum of 7 years of experience designing high speed digital hardware in Xilinx or Altera FPGAs.
Position requires solid theoretical Audio, Video and Image processing understanding as well as strong simulation/coding and implementation background.
Qualified candidates will have very strong LAB experience using scopes and logic analyzers.
Direct experience using Digital Clock Manager, or embedded Phase Lock Loop design required.
Must have expert knowledge of logic design, test bench development, Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with design tools such as ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx ISE and Altera Quartus.
In addition to detailed FPGA process experience, strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills are essential.
Working knowledge of PowerPC processor interface design, DSP, ADC/DAC operation and interfaces, SDRAM/DDR memory are highly desirable.
Strong Perl, TCL, and automated scripting skills desired
We currently have an opening for an FPGA Design Engineer to work in the TelePresence System Business Unit (TSBU) of our Emerging Technologies Group - ETG.
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.
The FPGA Design Engineer will define hardware architecture and provide leadership for overall FPGA integration efforts. Will be responsible for performing design of state-of-the-art video FPGAs. Will assist with trouble-shooting system and module-level firmware at all levels and have the primary responsibility of integrating the various modules into a released build. Position is critical to meeting project delivery requirements.
Requires solid knowledge of digital high-speed design, timing, electrical analysis, Verilog or VHDL for simulation and synthesis, and current experience in FPGA implementation and lab integration/debug.
BSEE (MSEE preferred)
Must have minimum of 7 years of experience designing high speed digital hardware in Xilinx or Altera FPGAs.
Position requires solid theoretical Audio, Video and Image processing understanding as well as strong simulation/coding and implementation background.
Qualified candidates will have very strong LAB experience using scopes and logic analyzers.
Direct experience using Digital Clock Manager, or embedded Phase Lock Loop design required.
Must have expert knowledge of logic design, test bench development, Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with design tools such as ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx ISE and Altera Quartus.
In addition to detailed FPGA process experience, strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills are essential.
Working knowledge of PowerPC processor interface design, DSP, ADC/DAC operation and interfaces, SDRAM/DDR memory are highly desirable.
Strong Perl, TCL, and automated scripting skills desired
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Systems Software Engineer -- TelePresence Systems
The successful candidate will join the TelePresence Systems Business Unit with Cisco’s Emerging Technologies Group. The TelePresence Systems Business Unit, TSBU, is chartered with creating products and solutions for immersive video communications. The Systems Software Engineer will join our TelePresence Systems Business Unit and develop embedded software for our current and next generation TelePresence products. This position offers the interested candidate exposure to a wide range of network, video and audio technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Create and document software specifications and designs from product requirements.
- Develop Linux device drivers for a number of devices including video, audio, networking, graphics and storage.
- Modify Linux kernel/distribution and port to hardware platform.
- Develop Linux, system boot and upgrade scripts.
- Tune Linux kernel, boot scripts and device drivers for performance.
- Develop and port packages that extend the Linux OS and provide applications with a variety of system services.
- Define and develop system software enhancements to improve reliability and security of the product.
- Develop diagnostics software to support hardware bring-up.
Requirements:
- Strong C programming skills, (C++ desirable).
- Strong skills in Bash or similar scripting languages.
- Understanding of Linux kernel internals.
- Proficient in Linux device driver development.
- Experience in Linux kernel porting and know-how in developing Linux distributions.
- Strong Software/Hardware integration and debug skills.
- Understanding of Linux and System Boot initialization scripting.
- Understanding of the following network protocols: DHCP, ARP, TFTP/FTP, SSH, DNS, NTP, TCP/UDP/IP, CDP, Ethernet
- Ability to work collaboratively with Software, Hardware and Manufacturing Engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in generating and documenting engineering specifications.
- Follows software engineering procedures and processes.
- MSEE/CS combined with 3-4 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 4-7+ yrs related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Create and document software specifications and designs from product requirements.
- Develop Linux device drivers for a number of devices including video, audio, networking, graphics and storage.
- Modify Linux kernel/distribution and port to hardware platform.
- Develop Linux, system boot and upgrade scripts.
- Tune Linux kernel, boot scripts and device drivers for performance.
- Develop and port packages that extend the Linux OS and provide applications with a variety of system services.
- Define and develop system software enhancements to improve reliability and security of the product.
- Develop diagnostics software to support hardware bring-up.
Requirements:
- Strong C programming skills, (C++ desirable).
- Strong skills in Bash or similar scripting languages.
- Understanding of Linux kernel internals.
- Proficient in Linux device driver development.
- Experience in Linux kernel porting and know-how in developing Linux distributions.
- Strong Software/Hardware integration and debug skills.
- Understanding of Linux and System Boot initialization scripting.
- Understanding of the following network protocols: DHCP, ARP, TFTP/FTP, SSH, DNS, NTP, TCP/UDP/IP, CDP, Ethernet
- Ability to work collaboratively with Software, Hardware and Manufacturing Engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in generating and documenting engineering specifications.
- Follows software engineering procedures and processes.
- MSEE/CS combined with 3-4 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 4-7+ yrs related experience.
Product Manager - TelePresence Endpoints -- Cisco's Award Winning TelePresence Videoconferencing
The successful candidate will join the TelePresence Systems Business Unit with Cisco’s Emerging Technologies Group. The TelePresence Systems Business Unit, TSBU, is chartered with creating products and solutions for immersive video communications. TSBU is looking for candidates that want to join and aggressive and seasoned team to innovate and bring to market new generations of Cisco TelePresence. The position reports directly to the Director of Product Marketing TSBU.
The Product Management role will focus on the creation of new TelePresence endpoints and sustaining development of its current product line.
Responsibilities Include:
•Definition and execution of a complete lifecycle strategy for Cisco TelePresence offerings.
•Define and communicate new products, features, functionality and solutions for new Cisco TelePresence products.
•Leads the project management of multiple product or service launches including press releases, launch materials, customer presentations and sales training materials.
•Develops and drives competitive marketing campaigns to ensure Cisco's market share and profitability.
•Collaborates cross-functionally on competitive selling, pricing, market development and field solutions.
•Participates or leads cross-functional product team issues.
•Close coordination and teamwork with engineering to drive new project through development, market introduction, and life cycle management.
•Close coordination with customers and close sales leads to ensure market success and competitiveness of offerings
Requirements:
•Typically requires BSEE/CS or, Marketing or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience in marketing internetworking and video communication technologies and applications. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
•Specific knowledge and prior experience with video networking technologies and protocols, audio/video/data component interfaces, video gateway and gatekeeper technologies, and video multipoint platforms.
•Specific knowledge and prior experience with relevant networking technologies, e.g. routing, switching, TCP/IP, Multicast, MPLS.
•Understanding of or experience in applying complete life cycle marketing, including launch, transition, end of life, through both direct sales and indirect channels
•Authority, judgment and experience to drive strategic, cross-functional projects with other Cisco business units.
•Strong written, oral and presentation skills.
•Strong project management, negotiations and decision-making skills.
•Ability to build relationships among Cisco sales/ marketing staff, distributors and resellers and customers. Able to communicate complex technical and market issues clearly.
•Expertise and creativity for innovative marketing recommendations and solutions.
The Product Management role will focus on the creation of new TelePresence endpoints and sustaining development of its current product line.
Responsibilities Include:
•Definition and execution of a complete lifecycle strategy for Cisco TelePresence offerings.
•Define and communicate new products, features, functionality and solutions for new Cisco TelePresence products.
•Leads the project management of multiple product or service launches including press releases, launch materials, customer presentations and sales training materials.
•Develops and drives competitive marketing campaigns to ensure Cisco's market share and profitability.
•Collaborates cross-functionally on competitive selling, pricing, market development and field solutions.
•Participates or leads cross-functional product team issues.
•Close coordination and teamwork with engineering to drive new project through development, market introduction, and life cycle management.
•Close coordination with customers and close sales leads to ensure market success and competitiveness of offerings
Requirements:
•Typically requires BSEE/CS or, Marketing or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience in marketing internetworking and video communication technologies and applications. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
•Specific knowledge and prior experience with video networking technologies and protocols, audio/video/data component interfaces, video gateway and gatekeeper technologies, and video multipoint platforms.
•Specific knowledge and prior experience with relevant networking technologies, e.g. routing, switching, TCP/IP, Multicast, MPLS.
•Understanding of or experience in applying complete life cycle marketing, including launch, transition, end of life, through both direct sales and indirect channels
•Authority, judgment and experience to drive strategic, cross-functional projects with other Cisco business units.
•Strong written, oral and presentation skills.
•Strong project management, negotiations and decision-making skills.
•Ability to build relationships among Cisco sales/ marketing staff, distributors and resellers and customers. Able to communicate complex technical and market issues clearly.
•Expertise and creativity for innovative marketing recommendations and solutions.
Hardware Product Manager -- Servers and Storage Systems
Product Manager within a fast paced entrepreneurial Physical Security group.
You will join a dynamic entrepreneurial team at the center of Cisco's efforts in networked Physical Security as a Product Manager. Become part of the Web 3.0 and internet video/streaming revolution. This high visibility position offers personal growth in an exciting high impact market in a team oriented group.
Key responsibilities include:
•Develops and owns high level, complex product line strategies and major market programs and initiatives – creates and drives strategy and content of multiple product launches.
•Creates and drives implementation of advertising, direct marketing, promotions and seminars and proactive management of revenue, profit and growth.
•Leads cross-functional teams; influences and coordinates marketing activities across multiple business units and lines of businesses.
•Builds relationships at all levels with Cisco sales/marketing staff, suppliers, distributors and resellers and customers.
•Integrates customer and market requirements with Cisco products and services to create solutions and communicates to external partners and customers.
•As a subject matter expert in servers and storage systems, understands customer requirements and competition, and apply these competencies to defining software features in PRD’s, working with Engineering to implement these and supporting the sales force in turning these features into competitive differentiation and sales.
•Understands competitor’s positioning and strategies and develops Cisco competitive strategy and positioning.
•Resolves escalated product, service and customer satisfaction and cross-organization process issues.
The ideal candidate will use their extensive technical, industry and business knowledge in marketing internetworking technologies and applications to develop and evolve long-term strategies while consistently driving tactical projects in championing product lines, service lines and technology both inside and outside Cisco. Success in this role will involve exercising broad independent judgment where you will solve virtually all team and cross-functional problems with little or minimal managerial input or assistance. Dedicated to customer success, you will tackle complex issues in creative ways and use originality, ingenuity and expertise to create effective and lasting solutions.
Technical background including a detailed understanding of servers and storage systems in a networking environment. Knowledge of Physical Security and/or Digital Video Surveillance is a plus. Also highly desirable is excellent knowledge of networking and Cisco products and services. Demonstrated superior verbal, written communication, presentation, project management, negotiation and decision-making skills are required.
Position typically requires BS Engineering, Marketing or equivalent plus 5 years related experience. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
You will join a dynamic entrepreneurial team at the center of Cisco's efforts in networked Physical Security as a Product Manager. Become part of the Web 3.0 and internet video/streaming revolution. This high visibility position offers personal growth in an exciting high impact market in a team oriented group.
Key responsibilities include:
•Develops and owns high level, complex product line strategies and major market programs and initiatives – creates and drives strategy and content of multiple product launches.
•Creates and drives implementation of advertising, direct marketing, promotions and seminars and proactive management of revenue, profit and growth.
•Leads cross-functional teams; influences and coordinates marketing activities across multiple business units and lines of businesses.
•Builds relationships at all levels with Cisco sales/marketing staff, suppliers, distributors and resellers and customers.
•Integrates customer and market requirements with Cisco products and services to create solutions and communicates to external partners and customers.
•As a subject matter expert in servers and storage systems, understands customer requirements and competition, and apply these competencies to defining software features in PRD’s, working with Engineering to implement these and supporting the sales force in turning these features into competitive differentiation and sales.
•Understands competitor’s positioning and strategies and develops Cisco competitive strategy and positioning.
•Resolves escalated product, service and customer satisfaction and cross-organization process issues.
The ideal candidate will use their extensive technical, industry and business knowledge in marketing internetworking technologies and applications to develop and evolve long-term strategies while consistently driving tactical projects in championing product lines, service lines and technology both inside and outside Cisco. Success in this role will involve exercising broad independent judgment where you will solve virtually all team and cross-functional problems with little or minimal managerial input or assistance. Dedicated to customer success, you will tackle complex issues in creative ways and use originality, ingenuity and expertise to create effective and lasting solutions.
Technical background including a detailed understanding of servers and storage systems in a networking environment. Knowledge of Physical Security and/or Digital Video Surveillance is a plus. Also highly desirable is excellent knowledge of networking and Cisco products and services. Demonstrated superior verbal, written communication, presentation, project management, negotiation and decision-making skills are required.
Position typically requires BS Engineering, Marketing or equivalent plus 5 years related experience. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Product Manager Nexus 7000 / NX-OS -- Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Data Center-Class Platform
Interested in working as a member of a dynamic team helping set the course for Cisco's next generation modular switching product family? As a member of the Cisco NX-OS software product management team you will work side-by-side with many of the industries top software engineers, technical acumen is a plus. Candidates will be required to integrate customer requirements and market dynamics into product requirements, which will help guide the evolution of this exciting new product family. An ideal candidate is self motivated, able to develop and own high level, complex tasks, product line strategies and major market programs and initiatives.
Do you have a background in product management?
Can you work independently with minimal management oversight and on tight time schedules?
Interested in becoming an integral part of a world class team?
If you have a proven track record of success, excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
If you enjoy working with customers and Cisco sales/Marketing staff.
If you can rapidly breakdown complex market issues into actionable solutions and drive those requirements with engineering and solutions with the field.
Then challenge yourself and talk to us about joining our team.
Typically requires BSEE/CS or Finance, Marketing or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience in marketing internetworking technologies and applications.
Do you have a background in product management?
Can you work independently with minimal management oversight and on tight time schedules?
Interested in becoming an integral part of a world class team?
If you have a proven track record of success, excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
If you enjoy working with customers and Cisco sales/Marketing staff.
If you can rapidly breakdown complex market issues into actionable solutions and drive those requirements with engineering and solutions with the field.
Then challenge yourself and talk to us about joining our team.
Typically requires BSEE/CS or Finance, Marketing or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience in marketing internetworking technologies and applications.
WAAS Channel Business Development Manager (BDM)
The Application Delivery Business Unit (ADBU) seeks a Business Development Manager to drive channel development activities for its Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) product line. With the WAN optimization market growing rapidly, effectively engagement of Cisco channels with WAAS is critical to its success.
The ideal candidate is extremely flexible, with sales, marketing, program management and financial acumen. In this role, you will be providing guidance based on product and market data to help Cisco channel organizations understand and act on opportunities in the WAN optimization and application delivery market.
Communication skills are essential, as this position involves interaction with a wide range of Cisco functional groups. This is a great opportunity to excel in a challenging environment, gain exposure to groups across the enterprise, and achieve a highly visible and meaningful positive impact for a leading networking technology innovator.
The WAAS channel BDM is responsible for defining vision, strategies and/or tactics while providing leadership in the design and implementation of business plans and marketing programs. Applies expert knowledge and understanding of all business development activities; manages new initiatives and business opportunities within Cisco channel organization. Able to represent Cisco by communicating business capabilities and strategies to external constituents.
Manages work across functions, departments or business operations. Establishes operational objectives and assignments; objectives are reviewed by senior management to determine success of operation. Influences and/or changes the thinking of, or gains acceptance of, others. Responsible for operational decisions that will affect deadlines, overall business operations and Cisco’s success; Is viewed as a product resource throughout the organization and across various functions; serves as a consultative business partner to channel partners, integrating product and business expertise. Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies which affect immediate operations and may also have cross-functional effect
Education:
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Typically requires BA or equivalent plus 8+ years related experience in marketing and business development. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Skills Required
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General understanding of enterprise applications and Windows services. Familiarity with the networking industry. Preferably be aware of competitive offerings in the WAN optimization space.
Creative problem solving skills: Ability to understand channel partner requirements, translate those into business requirements and formulate alternative suggestions to address those.
Experience with interacting with channel organizations. Knowledge of sales and marketing programs to and with channel partners.
Able to communicate product and market issues clearly. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills. Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to build relationships with Cisco channel sales and marketing staff, resellers and customers. Excellent project management, negotiation and decision-making skills. Dedication to partner and customer success.
Ability to develop and evolve long-term strategies while consistently driving tactical projects. Self-motivation and flexibility in a fast paced, ever-changing, deadline-driven environment.
Work independently with only minimal management oversight.
The ideal candidate is extremely flexible, with sales, marketing, program management and financial acumen. In this role, you will be providing guidance based on product and market data to help Cisco channel organizations understand and act on opportunities in the WAN optimization and application delivery market.
Communication skills are essential, as this position involves interaction with a wide range of Cisco functional groups. This is a great opportunity to excel in a challenging environment, gain exposure to groups across the enterprise, and achieve a highly visible and meaningful positive impact for a leading networking technology innovator.
The WAAS channel BDM is responsible for defining vision, strategies and/or tactics while providing leadership in the design and implementation of business plans and marketing programs. Applies expert knowledge and understanding of all business development activities; manages new initiatives and business opportunities within Cisco channel organization. Able to represent Cisco by communicating business capabilities and strategies to external constituents.
Manages work across functions, departments or business operations. Establishes operational objectives and assignments; objectives are reviewed by senior management to determine success of operation. Influences and/or changes the thinking of, or gains acceptance of, others. Responsible for operational decisions that will affect deadlines, overall business operations and Cisco’s success; Is viewed as a product resource throughout the organization and across various functions; serves as a consultative business partner to channel partners, integrating product and business expertise. Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies which affect immediate operations and may also have cross-functional effect
Education:
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Typically requires BA or equivalent plus 8+ years related experience in marketing and business development. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Skills Required
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General understanding of enterprise applications and Windows services. Familiarity with the networking industry. Preferably be aware of competitive offerings in the WAN optimization space.
Creative problem solving skills: Ability to understand channel partner requirements, translate those into business requirements and formulate alternative suggestions to address those.
Experience with interacting with channel organizations. Knowledge of sales and marketing programs to and with channel partners.
Able to communicate product and market issues clearly. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills. Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to build relationships with Cisco channel sales and marketing staff, resellers and customers. Excellent project management, negotiation and decision-making skills. Dedication to partner and customer success.
Ability to develop and evolve long-term strategies while consistently driving tactical projects. Self-motivation and flexibility in a fast paced, ever-changing, deadline-driven environment.
Work independently with only minimal management oversight.
Technical Marketing Engineer, Data Center Storage
It's an exciting time to work at Cisco. Every day we connect people to the network and make it come to life. Whether it's using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are. People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life's experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience.
Job role:
*Applies demonstrated product marketing engineering strategies and concepts in supporting Cisco products.
*Designs new product introduction programs, assists Program Managers with Product Requirement Documents, assists in product descriptions and implementation details.
*Supports launch activities and assists with tradeshow and system engineering training.
*Responds to initial customer inquiries.
*Conducts Business Unit level competitive analysis.
*Participates in tradeshows by providing technical demonstrations and expertise.
Typically requires BSCS or BSEE or equivalent plus 5-7 years related experience.
*Experience in providing applications support, making technical presentations and working effectively with customers.
*Working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in product marketing engineering tools and techniques.
*In-depth understanding of general networking protocols and principles.
*Specific in-depth knowledge of Fibre Channel protocols and Storage Area Networking.
*Works independently on basic projects and under limited supervision on more advanced projects.
*Work and progress is reviewed on an ongoing basis for completion and accomplishment of objectives.
*Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work cross-functionally and gain cooperation of others.
*Ability to identify and resolve problems of moderate complexity.
*Must have strong knowledge of Fibre Channels protocols and Storage Area Networking.
*Knowledge of Competitive storage products, IP routing and protocols, SNMP, XML a plus.
Projects are Business Unit-specific. Typically reports to Mgr, Technical Marketing I or II. Accountable to direct manager, Business Unit engineering and Product teams. Mainly interacts with direct manager, Business Unit Engineering and Product teams.
Tactical: product solution Understands and solves specific complex technical problems. Works with Product Managers and the field to understand and position competitive issues at the box level. Communicate effectively Ability to solve problems Teamwork Time/project management. Ability to multitask and champion improvements.
Job role:
*Applies demonstrated product marketing engineering strategies and concepts in supporting Cisco products.
*Designs new product introduction programs, assists Program Managers with Product Requirement Documents, assists in product descriptions and implementation details.
*Supports launch activities and assists with tradeshow and system engineering training.
*Responds to initial customer inquiries.
*Conducts Business Unit level competitive analysis.
*Participates in tradeshows by providing technical demonstrations and expertise.
Typically requires BSCS or BSEE or equivalent plus 5-7 years related experience.
*Experience in providing applications support, making technical presentations and working effectively with customers.
*Working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in product marketing engineering tools and techniques.
*In-depth understanding of general networking protocols and principles.
*Specific in-depth knowledge of Fibre Channel protocols and Storage Area Networking.
*Works independently on basic projects and under limited supervision on more advanced projects.
*Work and progress is reviewed on an ongoing basis for completion and accomplishment of objectives.
*Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work cross-functionally and gain cooperation of others.
*Ability to identify and resolve problems of moderate complexity.
*Must have strong knowledge of Fibre Channels protocols and Storage Area Networking.
*Knowledge of Competitive storage products, IP routing and protocols, SNMP, XML a plus.
Projects are Business Unit-specific. Typically reports to Mgr, Technical Marketing I or II. Accountable to direct manager, Business Unit engineering and Product teams. Mainly interacts with direct manager, Business Unit Engineering and Product teams.
Tactical: product solution Understands and solves specific complex technical problems. Works with Product Managers and the field to understand and position competitive issues at the box level. Communicate effectively Ability to solve problems Teamwork Time/project management. Ability to multitask and champion improvements.
Electro-Mechanical Design Verification Test Engineer (EDVT)
In this unique job a candidate will be involved in :
- Creating detailed test plans/reports for optical interface testing
- Procure logistics required for test cases
- Work with product team members to root cause issues found during testing
- Represent Electrical and Mechanical Design Verification Testing (EDVT) group in cross-functional group with detailed status.
Skill required -
- Knowledge of system level HW reliability/quality and environmental stress testing (Electrical, Mechanical and Optical)
- Some experience or working knowledge of automation test scripting using TCL, Expect, C
- Familiar with Networking protocols TCP/IP,
- Knowledge of environmental test tools e.g. Temp, Humidity, Shock, Vibration etc. testing is desirable.
Education requirement -
Typically requires minimum BSEE/CS plus 4-7 yrs related experience.
- Creating detailed test plans/reports for optical interface testing
- Procure logistics required for test cases
- Work with product team members to root cause issues found during testing
- Represent Electrical and Mechanical Design Verification Testing (EDVT) group in cross-functional group with detailed status.
Skill required -
- Knowledge of system level HW reliability/quality and environmental stress testing (Electrical, Mechanical and Optical)
- Some experience or working knowledge of automation test scripting using TCL, Expect, C
- Familiar with Networking protocols TCP/IP,
- Knowledge of environmental test tools e.g. Temp, Humidity, Shock, Vibration etc. testing is desirable.
Education requirement -
Typically requires minimum BSEE/CS plus 4-7 yrs related experience.
Product Manager, Carrier Ethernet at Cisco Systems
Get connected, at work, at home and on the move with Cisco Systems. Our Carrier Ethernet Service Provider Network marketing group is looking for an experienced Product Manager to support IP Next Generation Network (NGN) services for our Catalyst 4900 Series modular switch platform. As we build out the next generation platform which fully integrates multiservice edge functions in the aggregation network, our Carrier Ethernet design will provide smooth integration for both business and residential services. One Network for residential and business services.
We are looking for a Product Manager that will drive the service-enabled quadruple-play residential deployments (Data, Voice, Video, and Mobility), Metro Ethernet Layer 2 point-to-point and multipoint business services, and Layer 3 IP/MPLS/Multicast VPN’s for business customers.
In this role, you will be part of a small team supporting strategic customer engagements and generating demand to win and accelerate Service Provider revenue. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert on Metro-Ethernet technologies and solutions for external customers and internally with engineers in product development. Other duties include product pricing, business case analysis and product forecasting.
Requirements:
● Prior experience selling to Service Providers
● Knowledge/Exposure to Carrier Ethernet
● L2 and L3 (IP, MPLS) switching/routing networking protocols
● Experience working with Ethernet LAN (802.1q, 802.1ad, 802.1ag, 802.3ah)
● Experience with Edge and Access Aggregation
● Experience working with retail and wholesale providers
● Knowledge of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) such as Ethernet, DSL, and WiMax
● Experience/Exposure to any of the following:
> 3G, WiFi Services and Wireless backhaul providers
> IP Multicast and Mobile IP
> Metropolitan Networking
> Service Provider provisioning and delivering services over provider networks
> Ethernet over MPLS (EoMPLS)
> Video Conferencing and Video-on-demand (VOD)
> IPTV, High Speed Internet/VPN and Voice over IP (VOIP)
Typically requires BSEE/CS or Finance, Marketing or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience in marketing internetworking technologies and applications. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
We are looking for a Product Manager that will drive the service-enabled quadruple-play residential deployments (Data, Voice, Video, and Mobility), Metro Ethernet Layer 2 point-to-point and multipoint business services, and Layer 3 IP/MPLS/Multicast VPN’s for business customers.
In this role, you will be part of a small team supporting strategic customer engagements and generating demand to win and accelerate Service Provider revenue. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert on Metro-Ethernet technologies and solutions for external customers and internally with engineers in product development. Other duties include product pricing, business case analysis and product forecasting.
Requirements:
● Prior experience selling to Service Providers
● Knowledge/Exposure to Carrier Ethernet
● L2 and L3 (IP, MPLS) switching/routing networking protocols
● Experience working with Ethernet LAN (802.1q, 802.1ad, 802.1ag, 802.3ah)
● Experience with Edge and Access Aggregation
● Experience working with retail and wholesale providers
● Knowledge of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) such as Ethernet, DSL, and WiMax
● Experience/Exposure to any of the following:
> 3G, WiFi Services and Wireless backhaul providers
> IP Multicast and Mobile IP
> Metropolitan Networking
> Service Provider provisioning and delivering services over provider networks
> Ethernet over MPLS (EoMPLS)
> Video Conferencing and Video-on-demand (VOD)
> IPTV, High Speed Internet/VPN and Voice over IP (VOIP)
Typically requires BSEE/CS or Finance, Marketing or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience in marketing internetworking technologies and applications. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Radio Integration Application Developer -- PTT / Handheld / SIP
The Physical Security Business Unit (PSBU) within Emerging Technologies Group offers a full-spectrum Physical Security software solution consisting of Physical Facility Access Control Systems, network-centric video surveillance systems supporting video transmission, monitoring, recording, and management, IP-Cameras and also Incident Response Systems with notification and Push-to-Talk Audio collaboration. The next generation Push-to-Talk Communication systems bridge audio with video and allow First Responders and Incident Dispatchers to collaborate to respond to incidents better. The PSBU Mobile Audio-Video client project takes this one step further and bridges the existing Incident Response Systems and PTT Radios with rich media mobile clients.
Responsibilities:
The developer will be responsible for building add-on features to the Cisco IPICS PTT-based Incident Management system, driving powerful voice, video, rich-media features into real-world mobile device applications. This will entail enhancement of the SIP-based -Server at the heart of Cisco IPICS to integrate advanced Land-Mobile Radio features and also to stream media to IPICS endpoints leveraging Cisco's IP and Unified Communications infrastructure.
This position also includes the following responsibilities:
- Interacting with external companies
- Participate in the architecture and design of our radio control, radio trunking, etc components
- Defining the interfaces and the architecture for providing seamless integration of the IPICS system with existing and forthcoming radio standards.
Requirements:
We are looking for a self motivated individual with outstanding problem-solving skills and solid software development experience in a team setting. Experience in Handheld or low-level media application development with languages such as C/C++ is highly desired. SIP-based unified communications implementation will be ideal. Experience in radio standards, operations, and commonly used interfaces will be useful.
Candidates who have a more diverse background such as exposure to Audio-Video streaming and conferencing Technologies will be ideally suited for the position. You must have excellent debugging and optimization skills with good written and verbal
Responsibilities:
The developer will be responsible for building add-on features to the Cisco IPICS PTT-based Incident Management system, driving powerful voice, video, rich-media features into real-world mobile device applications. This will entail enhancement of the SIP-based -Server at the heart of Cisco IPICS to integrate advanced Land-Mobile Radio features and also to stream media to IPICS endpoints leveraging Cisco's IP and Unified Communications infrastructure.
This position also includes the following responsibilities:
- Interacting with external companies
- Participate in the architecture and design of our radio control, radio trunking, etc components
- Defining the interfaces and the architecture for providing seamless integration of the IPICS system with existing and forthcoming radio standards.
Requirements:
We are looking for a self motivated individual with outstanding problem-solving skills and solid software development experience in a team setting. Experience in Handheld or low-level media application development with languages such as C/C++ is highly desired. SIP-based unified communications implementation will be ideal. Experience in radio standards, operations, and commonly used interfaces will be useful.
Candidates who have a more diverse background such as exposure to Audio-Video streaming and conferencing Technologies will be ideally suited for the position. You must have excellent debugging and optimization skills with good written and verbal
Monday, July 28, 2008
Senior Java Software Engineer -- Java / JavaScript / JSP / JSTL
PSBU, The Physical Security Business Unit (PSBU) within Emerging Technologies Group offers a full-spectrum Physical Security software solution consisting of Physical Facility Access Control Systems, network-centric video surveillance systems supporting video transmission, monitoring, recording, and management, IP-Cameras and also Incident Response Systems with notification and Push-to-Talk Audio collaboration. The next generation Push-to-Talk Communication systems bridge audio with video and allow First Responders and Incident Dispatchers to collaborate to respond to incidents better. The PSBU Mobile Audio-Video client project takes this one step further and bridges the existing Incident Response Systems and PTT Radios with rich media mobile clients.
Responsibilities:
The developer will be responsible for building add-on features to the Cisco IPICS PTT-based Incident Management system, driving powerful voice, video, rich-media features into real-world mobile device applications. This will entail enhancement of the Java-Server at the heart of Cisco IPICS to integrate advanced Land-Mobile Radio features and also to stream media to IPICS endpoints leveraging Cisco's IP infrastructure.
This position also includes the following responsibilities:
- Interacting with external companies
- Participate in the architecture and design of our radio control, radio trunking, etc components
- Defining the interfaces and the architecture for providing seamless integration of the IPICS system with existing and forthcoming radio standards.
Requirements: We are looking for a self motivated individual with outstanding problem-solving skills and solid java software development experience in a team setting. Experience in radio standards, operations, and commonly used interfaces will be ideal. Experience in Struts, JSP and Javascript is highly desired. Candidates who have a more diverse background such as exposure to Audio-Video streaming and conferencing Technologies will be ideally suited for the position. You must have excellent debugging and optimization skills with good written and verbal communication skills. Technical Requirements: Languages: JAVA, JSP, JSTL, Javascript Technologies: Struts, VoIP, IVR Software/Tools: Eclipse, Tomcat, Clearcase Operating System: Red Hat Linux Protocols: HTTP, SIP, Multicast Languages: C/C++ and Objective C++ (for IPhone), C++/C# for Windows Mobile, J2EE for Server-side development Technologies: Video Streaming, VoIP, Network Programming, Tomcat-Java Protocols: HTTP, SIP, Multicast, H264 Other Skills Required: Ability to plan small projects. Ability to solve complex problems involving multiple sub systems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Interfaces cross-functionally at the working team level. Customer resolution requires excellent communication skills. Sponsors and models exemplary team interaction.
Responsibilities:
The developer will be responsible for building add-on features to the Cisco IPICS PTT-based Incident Management system, driving powerful voice, video, rich-media features into real-world mobile device applications. This will entail enhancement of the Java-Server at the heart of Cisco IPICS to integrate advanced Land-Mobile Radio features and also to stream media to IPICS endpoints leveraging Cisco's IP infrastructure.
This position also includes the following responsibilities:
- Interacting with external companies
- Participate in the architecture and design of our radio control, radio trunking, etc components
- Defining the interfaces and the architecture for providing seamless integration of the IPICS system with existing and forthcoming radio standards.
Requirements: We are looking for a self motivated individual with outstanding problem-solving skills and solid java software development experience in a team setting. Experience in radio standards, operations, and commonly used interfaces will be ideal. Experience in Struts, JSP and Javascript is highly desired. Candidates who have a more diverse background such as exposure to Audio-Video streaming and conferencing Technologies will be ideally suited for the position. You must have excellent debugging and optimization skills with good written and verbal communication skills. Technical Requirements: Languages: JAVA, JSP, JSTL, Javascript Technologies: Struts, VoIP, IVR Software/Tools: Eclipse, Tomcat, Clearcase Operating System: Red Hat Linux Protocols: HTTP, SIP, Multicast Languages: C/C++ and Objective C++ (for IPhone), C++/C# for Windows Mobile, J2EE for Server-side development Technologies: Video Streaming, VoIP, Network Programming, Tomcat-Java Protocols: HTTP, SIP, Multicast, H264 Other Skills Required: Ability to plan small projects. Ability to solve complex problems involving multiple sub systems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Interfaces cross-functionally at the working team level. Customer resolution requires excellent communication skills. Sponsors and models exemplary team interaction.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Program Manager, Data Center Partners & Products
Manage strategic and tactical relationships with Data Center BU OEM partners (e.g. EMC, HP, IBM, Dell). Responsible for day-to-day relationship management with, and development of new channel partnerships. Major activities include new product introduction (NPI) of Nexus 5000 products through OEM partners, running OEM quarterly business reviews, responding to OEM requests and escalations, and building relationships with OEM team members. Must be able to lead cross-functional OEM teams, balance operational and strategic issues, gain respect of OEM customer/partner team, negotiate contract issues to successful resolution, and identify and drive opportunities to increase revenues through the partnership. Program management experience in BU operations, engineering, manufacturing, and or sales a plus. Must be self-starter and willing to drive operational issues to closure.
Skills Required
Requires a strong mix of business and technical skills, supported by considerable experience in the following areas: Previous experience in Sales, Channels and or Product Marketing roles. Leadership and program management of development plan/schedule, milestones, interdependencies and resource requirements. Experience in influencing the direction of engineering development and partnerships. Ability to successfully interact with and influence peer and functional peer groups at all management levels, as well as with outside vendors (OEM, ODM). Strong and proven leadership and influence management skills leading virtual cross-functional teams.
Previous experience within and/or knowledge of the Storage/SAN industry, Fibre Channel and FCoE products and key competitors is invaluable. Work is reviewed and success is measured based on attainment of product release milestones (i.e. Cisco FCS, Partner Qualification, General Availability) and revenue growth.
Skills Required
Requires a strong mix of business and technical skills, supported by considerable experience in the following areas: Previous experience in Sales, Channels and or Product Marketing roles. Leadership and program management of development plan/schedule, milestones, interdependencies and resource requirements. Experience in influencing the direction of engineering development and partnerships. Ability to successfully interact with and influence peer and functional peer groups at all management levels, as well as with outside vendors (OEM, ODM). Strong and proven leadership and influence management skills leading virtual cross-functional teams.
Previous experience within and/or knowledge of the Storage/SAN industry, Fibre Channel and FCoE products and key competitors is invaluable. Work is reviewed and success is measured based on attainment of product release milestones (i.e. Cisco FCS, Partner Qualification, General Availability) and revenue growth.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Consulting Systems Engineer -- Physical Security IP Networking -- Midwest US
The SE is responsible for working with our internal/external customer and partners to help drive revenue for the Physical Security business. The SE’s primary focus will be to grow the network-centric CCTV and Security business. The SE will also focus on owning customer relations and providing technical coverage for Physical Security Sales team and customers. Travel required for this role.
Responsible for driving solution sales for Physical Security which includes knowledge in:
Access Control
IP Cameras
IPICS
VSM (Video Surveillance Manager)
Stream Manager
Understanding of industries driving convergence of these technologies
Be able to work with Cisco Account Managers, Systems Engineers and Cisco Physical Security Partners to plan Sales Strategy, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations and / or demonstrations and close business.
Responsible for developing a Business Plan to meet and exceed assigned quota.
* 7+ years-related experience in Public Safety/Interoperability industries. In addition to Cisco product experience and relevant experience in key competitor offerings in the Security and radio interoperability markets. Pre-Sales experience required. Candidates with CCIE/CCNA certification preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of Core IP Network Routing/Switching, Radio Interoperability, Video Surveillance and the convergence of Information Security and Physical Security.
* Should have knowledge with the Security market and the competitors in this space
* Familiarity with an overall physical security solution which includes products from our ATG and STG business units
*Must be able to successfully work with Account teams to develop “SE as a trusted advisor” status, so you can own the opportunities.
Specific Responsibilities will include:
1. Working with partners, customers, the ESO enterprise region teams, Public Sector and the commercial teams. In addition to extended teams, i.e. IBSG, Verticals etc. Collaborate closely with Cisco Sales Teams at various levels to sell Physical Security Solutions to approved verticals in the Public Safety First Responder, Public Sector and Gaming industry.
2. Work with Channel team and partners to find and develop Physical Security solution opportunities.
3. Provide specific solutions/technology/ product consulting, technical and sales support for accounts, extended sales teams and partners. Mentor internal/external partner System Engineers
4. Perform in-depth and high-level technical and sales presentations for customers and partners.
5. Scale the business by managing calls and presentations articulating the business value of Physical Security.
Skills Required:
1. Must have knowledge of radio communications, surveillance systems, core network technologies (routing/switching) and understand how to position these technologies to provide a solution that solves the customer’s needs.
2. Ability to educate partners and team members on the value proposition, finding, qualifying, discovering business drivers and closing Physical Security opportunities
3. Understand the Sales cycle and understand the challenges that can affect the forecast.
4. Commit and execute on the sales strategy as set forth by the PSS within a territory.
5. Be creative, determined and flexible in driving demand and pipeline
6. Excellent customer presence- Outstanding written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and technical/non-technical presentation skills for an array of different audiences.
7. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, add value as a team member and assume a leadership role for the team.
8. Make executive calls and presentations articulating the business value of Physical Security, with the value proposition of the converged Physical Security, interoperability and information security solutions.
9. Work closely with Cisco Sales Teams to sell Physical Security and IPICS Solutions to approved verticals in the Public Safety First Responder, Public Sector and Gaming industry.
Responsible for driving solution sales for Physical Security which includes knowledge in:
Access Control
IP Cameras
IPICS
VSM (Video Surveillance Manager)
Stream Manager
Understanding of industries driving convergence of these technologies
Be able to work with Cisco Account Managers, Systems Engineers and Cisco Physical Security Partners to plan Sales Strategy, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations and / or demonstrations and close business.
Responsible for developing a Business Plan to meet and exceed assigned quota.
* 7+ years-related experience in Public Safety/Interoperability industries. In addition to Cisco product experience and relevant experience in key competitor offerings in the Security and radio interoperability markets. Pre-Sales experience required. Candidates with CCIE/CCNA certification preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of Core IP Network Routing/Switching, Radio Interoperability, Video Surveillance and the convergence of Information Security and Physical Security.
* Should have knowledge with the Security market and the competitors in this space
* Familiarity with an overall physical security solution which includes products from our ATG and STG business units
*Must be able to successfully work with Account teams to develop “SE as a trusted advisor” status, so you can own the opportunities.
Specific Responsibilities will include:
1. Working with partners, customers, the ESO enterprise region teams, Public Sector and the commercial teams. In addition to extended teams, i.e. IBSG, Verticals etc. Collaborate closely with Cisco Sales Teams at various levels to sell Physical Security Solutions to approved verticals in the Public Safety First Responder, Public Sector and Gaming industry.
2. Work with Channel team and partners to find and develop Physical Security solution opportunities.
3. Provide specific solutions/technology/ product consulting, technical and sales support for accounts, extended sales teams and partners. Mentor internal/external partner System Engineers
4. Perform in-depth and high-level technical and sales presentations for customers and partners.
5. Scale the business by managing calls and presentations articulating the business value of Physical Security.
Skills Required:
1. Must have knowledge of radio communications, surveillance systems, core network technologies (routing/switching) and understand how to position these technologies to provide a solution that solves the customer’s needs.
2. Ability to educate partners and team members on the value proposition, finding, qualifying, discovering business drivers and closing Physical Security opportunities
3. Understand the Sales cycle and understand the challenges that can affect the forecast.
4. Commit and execute on the sales strategy as set forth by the PSS within a territory.
5. Be creative, determined and flexible in driving demand and pipeline
6. Excellent customer presence- Outstanding written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and technical/non-technical presentation skills for an array of different audiences.
7. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, add value as a team member and assume a leadership role for the team.
8. Make executive calls and presentations articulating the business value of Physical Security, with the value proposition of the converged Physical Security, interoperability and information security solutions.
9. Work closely with Cisco Sales Teams to sell Physical Security and IPICS Solutions to approved verticals in the Public Safety First Responder, Public Sector and Gaming industry.
Manager Hardware Engineering -- Consumer TelePresence
Consumer TelePresence is a new Business Unit being incubated in ETG, and we are currently seeking a Manager of Hardware Engineering to help lead this incubation through to a significant business. Leveraging technology developed for our enterprise TelePresence product, the fastest growing product in Cisco’s history, CTBU will bring to market a breakthrough, consumer version of TelePresence which will provide a unique, in-person experience when communicating with friends and relatives over the internet.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Hardware of TSBU, the Manager of Hardware Engineering will be responsible for the following:
• Build world-class engineering team
• Work with product management, market development, and customers to develop, refine, validate, and prioritize product requirements and product roadmaps
•Work with industrial design team to ensure constraints are met in developing compelling consumer designs.
• Define product hardware architecture and system level designs based on product requirements and business model.
• Work with director of software to ensure a complete system and make appropriate trade offs as a team
• Develop product hardware functional specifications
• Develop product prototype
• Make strategic trade-offs in make-buy-partner technology decisions
• Drive to develop and protect intellectual property for market leadership.
• Lead development, launch and successful revenue growth of the product(s)
• Develop, and adhere to, resource plans, schedule, and budget
Requirements:
• Previous multiple year experience in the consumer electronics market, bringing multiple successful products to market.
• Experience with video, audio products and solutions.
• Track record of developing “disruptive” products and bringing them to market
• Very high technical competence, individual technical accomplishments with repeated, proven track record for product delivery
• Entrepreneurial drive, demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment
• Strong leadership and management skills, ability to deliver results with a small, fast-paced teams, and ability to work across teams
• Strong ability to stay in sync with key customer requirements and deliver products to meet the requirements, making appropriate trade-offs
• Experience in building high performing engineering teams
• Strong inter-personal skills and teamwork
• Ability to work and thrive in a true “startup” mode
Other desired qualifications include:
• Work experience with successful startups
• Brought products to market with cameras or displays
• Experience with visual communications systems.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Hardware of TSBU, the Manager of Hardware Engineering will be responsible for the following:
• Build world-class engineering team
• Work with product management, market development, and customers to develop, refine, validate, and prioritize product requirements and product roadmaps
•Work with industrial design team to ensure constraints are met in developing compelling consumer designs.
• Define product hardware architecture and system level designs based on product requirements and business model.
• Work with director of software to ensure a complete system and make appropriate trade offs as a team
• Develop product hardware functional specifications
• Develop product prototype
• Make strategic trade-offs in make-buy-partner technology decisions
• Drive to develop and protect intellectual property for market leadership.
• Lead development, launch and successful revenue growth of the product(s)
• Develop, and adhere to, resource plans, schedule, and budget
Requirements:
• Previous multiple year experience in the consumer electronics market, bringing multiple successful products to market.
• Experience with video, audio products and solutions.
• Track record of developing “disruptive” products and bringing them to market
• Very high technical competence, individual technical accomplishments with repeated, proven track record for product delivery
• Entrepreneurial drive, demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment
• Strong leadership and management skills, ability to deliver results with a small, fast-paced teams, and ability to work across teams
• Strong ability to stay in sync with key customer requirements and deliver products to meet the requirements, making appropriate trade-offs
• Experience in building high performing engineering teams
• Strong inter-personal skills and teamwork
• Ability to work and thrive in a true “startup” mode
Other desired qualifications include:
• Work experience with successful startups
• Brought products to market with cameras or displays
• Experience with visual communications systems.
User Interface (UI) Developer, Technical Leader -- Consumer TelePresence
The TelePresence unit of Cisco's Emerging Technology Group has redefined the video conferencing user experience in the meeting room. Now we're looking for talented and motivated engineers to work with us to expand these new rules to a variety of environments and user personas.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Lead user-centered, iterative design, development, and testing processes
- Actively participate in brainstorming with the marketing and engineering team
- Rapidly create prototype interfaces for user testing and validation
- Define UI technical roadmap, strategy, and architecture
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience creating user interfaces for consumer oriented technology products: desktop software, Internet applications, mobile devices, or consumer electronics.
- Experience with interactive web technologies such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, SOAP, Adobe Flash & ActionScript.
- Proficiency in Java, and one or more web server scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby. Experience with C/C++ desirable.
- Familiarity with networking, VoIP, audio/video multimedia, and 2D/3D graphics frameworks.
- Ability to work in a team to incorporate business and technical requirements as design parameters
- Experience mentoring a team of engineers with a range of experience levels.
- Practical experience applying Human Interface guidelines, Accessibility standards, and Internationalization & Localization frameworks.
- Successful record of taking a project from concept to completion
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Lead user-centered, iterative design, development, and testing processes
- Actively participate in brainstorming with the marketing and engineering team
- Rapidly create prototype interfaces for user testing and validation
- Define UI technical roadmap, strategy, and architecture
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience creating user interfaces for consumer oriented technology products: desktop software, Internet applications, mobile devices, or consumer electronics.
- Experience with interactive web technologies such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, SOAP, Adobe Flash & ActionScript.
- Proficiency in Java, and one or more web server scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby. Experience with C/C++ desirable.
- Familiarity with networking, VoIP, audio/video multimedia, and 2D/3D graphics frameworks.
- Ability to work in a team to incorporate business and technical requirements as design parameters
- Experience mentoring a team of engineers with a range of experience levels.
- Practical experience applying Human Interface guidelines, Accessibility standards, and Internationalization & Localization frameworks.
- Successful record of taking a project from concept to completion
Product Manager, Storage Networking / Data Center
Do you have a passion for creating great products? Are you eager to make things work better and do something with impact? Will you go the extra mile to ensure Cisco's continued success in the Data Center space?
Cisco is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our Data Center team to drive next generation data center access products. In this role, you will be a member of a dynamic product team committed to the continuation of Cisco's leadership in Data Center technologies.
Responsibilities Include:
•Definition of new product (technical and business)
•Responsible for the product throughout the execution cycle, including:
-Gathering product requirements and defining the product vision
-Working with engineering to develop and deliver
-Creating product insertion and go to market strategy
-Product launch to customers, partners, etc.
•Develop the product strategy, positioning, pricing, and all elements related to the business case.
•Direct customer and partner interaction.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a proven track record looking to break into something new, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Skills Required:
•Software product management experience is highly desirable (experience with large enterprise applications is a plus).
•Excellent technical skills in data center technologies including networking, server infrastructure, server virtualization and/or management applications.
•Demonstrated customer/partner facing experience (ex. prior product management, outbound marketing or sales role).
•Strong presentation skills demonstrating creativity and initiative.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Strong teamwork skills.
Educational Background Recommended:
•Computer Science, Electrical Engineering degree highly desirable. Finance, Marketing or equivalent considered
•Related experience in developing/marketing internetworking technologies, server infrastructure, and/or applications
•MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Cisco is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our Data Center team to drive next generation data center access products. In this role, you will be a member of a dynamic product team committed to the continuation of Cisco's leadership in Data Center technologies.
Responsibilities Include:
•Definition of new product (technical and business)
•Responsible for the product throughout the execution cycle, including:
-Gathering product requirements and defining the product vision
-Working with engineering to develop and deliver
-Creating product insertion and go to market strategy
-Product launch to customers, partners, etc.
•Develop the product strategy, positioning, pricing, and all elements related to the business case.
•Direct customer and partner interaction.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a proven track record looking to break into something new, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Skills Required:
•Software product management experience is highly desirable (experience with large enterprise applications is a plus).
•Excellent technical skills in data center technologies including networking, server infrastructure, server virtualization and/or management applications.
•Demonstrated customer/partner facing experience (ex. prior product management, outbound marketing or sales role).
•Strong presentation skills demonstrating creativity and initiative.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Strong teamwork skills.
Educational Background Recommended:
•Computer Science, Electrical Engineering degree highly desirable. Finance, Marketing or equivalent considered
•Related experience in developing/marketing internetworking technologies, server infrastructure, and/or applications
•MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Senior Product Manager, Catalyst 6500 Security Services / Modules
Seeking a Senior Product Manager who will be responsible for Cisco Catalyst 6500 related security and firewall services/ service modules.
As an energetic leader you will drive the product strategy, positioning, customer interaction, Cisco sales force training, and product life cycle management for the Catalyst 6500 in this space.
Candidate should have the ability to successfully operate in a cross-functional team driving tangible revenue growth.
In addition, you will need excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with the product management teams of multiple business units, Cisco corporate marketing, Cisco strategic partners, and Cisco sales teams.
A combination of strategic and operational skills would be ideal.
Background could be in relevant product management, technical design consultancy, or security services.
As an energetic leader you will drive the product strategy, positioning, customer interaction, Cisco sales force training, and product life cycle management for the Catalyst 6500 in this space.
Candidate should have the ability to successfully operate in a cross-functional team driving tangible revenue growth.
In addition, you will need excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with the product management teams of multiple business units, Cisco corporate marketing, Cisco strategic partners, and Cisco sales teams.
A combination of strategic and operational skills would be ideal.
Background could be in relevant product management, technical design consultancy, or security services.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Competitive Product Marketing Manager, Storage Networking Outbound Marketing
The Cisco Datacenter Switching Technology Group is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to lead the competitive effort for the MDS 9000 Family of Storage Networking products.
The Senior Marketing Manager will define and drive the overall competitive strategy, product positioning, development and delivery of collateral and outbound competitive campaigns, push of value proposition, presentation to Cisco field, customers, and Original Storage Manufacturers (OSMs).
The strategic position will also require managing the competitive program, coordinating across various internal functional groups, communicating to OSMs, tie-in with programs.
The Senior Marketing Manager will define and drive the overall competitive strategy, product positioning, development and delivery of collateral and outbound competitive campaigns, push of value proposition, presentation to Cisco field, customers, and Original Storage Manufacturers (OSMs).
The strategic position will also require managing the competitive program, coordinating across various internal functional groups, communicating to OSMs, tie-in with programs.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Linux Kernel Developer
TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play and learn.
Responsibilities include:
* This position will be involved in various video transport projects on the TSBU multipoint switch.
* In depth knowledge of Linux scheduling and performance will allow this candidate to fine tune application performance and make other internal improvements.
* This position also will work closely with packetized audio and video at the RTP layer.
The following skills are required for this position:
* Superb C/C++ coding skills working in a Linux environment
* Excellent logic and problem solving skills
* Strong Linux experience to include Linux 2.4 and 2.6
* Effective written and verbal communication and cross-team collaboration skills
* In-depth understanding of video transport to include knowledge of RTP/RTCP is highly desirable
Responsibilities include:
* This position will be involved in various video transport projects on the TSBU multipoint switch.
* In depth knowledge of Linux scheduling and performance will allow this candidate to fine tune application performance and make other internal improvements.
* This position also will work closely with packetized audio and video at the RTP layer.
The following skills are required for this position:
* Superb C/C++ coding skills working in a Linux environment
* Excellent logic and problem solving skills
* Strong Linux experience to include Linux 2.4 and 2.6
* Effective written and verbal communication and cross-team collaboration skills
* In-depth understanding of video transport to include knowledge of RTP/RTCP is highly desirable
Product Manager, WAN Optimization Product Line -- Winner of 2008 Interop Award
Would you like to provide product management and marketing direction to a product line that's winner of 2008 Best of Interop award and Cisco Pioneer award? Does your dedication to customer success drive you to build key relationships at all levels of your sales/marketing staff, engineering, and customers? If so, then Cisco wants you to join the group that works on WAN Optimization. This individual contributor role leads definition of Cisco's Data Center and Branch Office products.
Responsibilities include:
* Defining product features by understanding the market, customers, and new opportunities
* Communicating to Cisco field and customers the product's capabilities, positioning in the market, and long term vision
* Understanding competitors’ positioning and strategies and developing Cisco strategy, positioning and response
* Working closely with account teams and customers
* Driving cross-functional product management engagements including software features, innovation as well as contribute to future WAN Optimization platforms
The following skills are required for this position:
* Solid understanding of WAN Optimization technology, Content Distribution, Video Distribution, IPv4/v6, and general IP networking
* Detailed understanding of operating system architecture and high availability computing including debug-ability, manageabiity and reliability
* 5+ years Product Manager and/or Sales Engineering experience in high-end routing area, preferably with service provider customers
* Ability to prioritize in the face of multiple requests and to complete deliverables
* Superior verbal and written communications skills and presentation skills
* Dynamic, enthusiastic and self-initiative personality
Responsibilities include:
* Defining product features by understanding the market, customers, and new opportunities
* Communicating to Cisco field and customers the product's capabilities, positioning in the market, and long term vision
* Understanding competitors’ positioning and strategies and developing Cisco strategy, positioning and response
* Working closely with account teams and customers
* Driving cross-functional product management engagements including software features, innovation as well as contribute to future WAN Optimization platforms
The following skills are required for this position:
* Solid understanding of WAN Optimization technology, Content Distribution, Video Distribution, IPv4/v6, and general IP networking
* Detailed understanding of operating system architecture and high availability computing including debug-ability, manageabiity and reliability
* 5+ years Product Manager and/or Sales Engineering experience in high-end routing area, preferably with service provider customers
* Ability to prioritize in the face of multiple requests and to complete deliverables
* Superior verbal and written communications skills and presentation skills
* Dynamic, enthusiastic and self-initiative personality
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Senior Hardware Engineer
The position is a Senior Hardware Engineer for the Gigabit Switch Business Unit (GSBU) focused on Catalyst 4K line of products
Responsibilities include:
o High, speed digital board design
o Design complex ASICs
o Signal integrity experience
o Analog knowledge
o Ability to lead projects and to work independently
The following skills are required for this position:
o High speed digital board design
o ASIC design
o Networking
o Signal integrity
Responsibilities include:
o High, speed digital board design
o Design complex ASICs
o Signal integrity experience
o Analog knowledge
o Ability to lead projects and to work independently
The following skills are required for this position:
o High speed digital board design
o ASIC design
o Networking
o Signal integrity
Friday, June 13, 2008
Web Application Developers -- Four Positions
This position will be in Physical Security Business Unit (PSBU) within Cisco's Emerging Technologies Group. PSBU is seeking a skilled Web application developer to join our Application software team to participate in the creation of our next generation video surveillance solution. In this position, you will participate in developing state of the art GUI software in a Web application using DHTML, AJAX, CSS, Object Oriented JavaScript, Java and PHP.
Responsibilities:
-You will join a team developing a state of the art Web application for digital video surveillance where you will develop GUI software in an advanced Web 2.0 application.
- This is a highly visible team and will be providing the key customer-facing application for our business unit.
-The application will support live and recorded MPEG-4, H.264, MPEG-2 and MJPEG video through a Web-based GUI and will offer tight integration with enterprise applications.
-Such applications include: access control, video analytics, network management and command and control.
-The application will provide a complete management system for video surveillance and security and must scale to systems with 10's of thousands of cameras and video sources. --Technologies required for this product will include JAVA, PHP, DirectShow, AJAX and extensive DHTML GUI design.
-The application is targeting multiple markets including Casino Gaming, Transportation Systems, Retail Chains, Banking and Public Sector.
Requirements:
-BSCS with at least 5 years commercial experience in developing non-trivial Web applications.
- Motivated self-starter with good communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team environment under aggressive schedules.
- Experience with Java, JavaScript, HTML and PHP is required.
- Knowledge of EXT or GWT is a huge plus
- Experience with an Object Oriented programming in web server technologies such as JSP is desirable.
- Experience in SOAP, XML, SQL, J2EE is also desirable.
- Knowledge of ActiveX/COM interaction is a bonus.
- Experience with Web application business logic and data base schemas is a very strong plus.
- Emphasis on software design and development methodology is very important.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Web application developer to learn new markets and technologies while developing an enterprise digital video security and surveillance application.
- The successful candidate will join a growing of highly skilled team developing a state of the art solution for large scale digital video security applications.
Responsibilities:
-You will join a team developing a state of the art Web application for digital video surveillance where you will develop GUI software in an advanced Web 2.0 application.
- This is a highly visible team and will be providing the key customer-facing application for our business unit.
-The application will support live and recorded MPEG-4, H.264, MPEG-2 and MJPEG video through a Web-based GUI and will offer tight integration with enterprise applications.
-Such applications include: access control, video analytics, network management and command and control.
-The application will provide a complete management system for video surveillance and security and must scale to systems with 10's of thousands of cameras and video sources. --Technologies required for this product will include JAVA, PHP, DirectShow, AJAX and extensive DHTML GUI design.
-The application is targeting multiple markets including Casino Gaming, Transportation Systems, Retail Chains, Banking and Public Sector.
Requirements:
-BSCS with at least 5 years commercial experience in developing non-trivial Web applications.
- Motivated self-starter with good communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team environment under aggressive schedules.
- Experience with Java, JavaScript, HTML and PHP is required.
- Knowledge of EXT or GWT is a huge plus
- Experience with an Object Oriented programming in web server technologies such as JSP is desirable.
- Experience in SOAP, XML, SQL, J2EE is also desirable.
- Knowledge of ActiveX/COM interaction is a bonus.
- Experience with Web application business logic and data base schemas is a very strong plus.
- Emphasis on software design and development methodology is very important.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Web application developer to learn new markets and technologies while developing an enterprise digital video security and surveillance application.
- The successful candidate will join a growing of highly skilled team developing a state of the art solution for large scale digital video security applications.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Embedded Systems Engineer - C / Linux
Participate on the GSBU Diagnostics Team developing embedded software for board/ASIC/FPGA bring up, validation and manufacturing. Open positions include projects on our next generation K10 platform using multi-core CPUs, large FPGAs and custom ASICS. A Linux based diagnostics platform is under consideration. The product family is Catalyst 4000 using modular Ethernet chassis' running L2 and L3 Ethernet switching, as well as many other hardware supported features, at all industry supported speeds including 10 gigabit.
Skills:
- C embedded system programming (C++ a plus) - Device driver and software-driven hardware debug skills
-Linux experience is a plus
-General knowledge of operating systems
Skills:
- C embedded system programming (C++ a plus) - Device driver and software-driven hardware debug skills
-Linux experience is a plus
-General knowledge of operating systems
Senior Escalation Engineer
This is a Senior Escalation Engineer role focused on resolving complex and highly visible software quality issues for our Cisco ACE load balancing products. The individual will need to handle the details of Accounts align all engineering and business resources required to address the customer needs. He/she is at the forefront of managing the customer sentiment and expectations by delivering a solution that is acceptable to both the customer and business unit. The candidate will be expected to work in and lead cross functional teams derived from CA, Manufacturing, Engineering & Marketing to resolve complex problems and drive improvements in product quality and processes.
Required Skills:
-Proven crisis management skills
-Ability to work under stressful conditions when they arise
-Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
-Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action
-Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to the VP level
-Self motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work under minimal supervision
-Excellent networking knowledge, including the TCP, HTTP and SSL protocols
-Ability to work in a cross functional team to accomplish desired solution
-Ability to learn fast and independently
- Knowledge of software engineering and the C programming language is a plus
Required Education and Experience:
BA/BS and 8-10+ years related experience.
MS and 5-8+ years related experience
Required Skills:
-Proven crisis management skills
-Ability to work under stressful conditions when they arise
-Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
-Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action
-Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to the VP level
-Self motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work under minimal supervision
-Excellent networking knowledge, including the TCP, HTTP and SSL protocols
-Ability to work in a cross functional team to accomplish desired solution
-Ability to learn fast and independently
- Knowledge of software engineering and the C programming language is a plus
Required Education and Experience:
BA/BS and 8-10+ years related experience.
MS and 5-8+ years related experience
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
IronPort / Cisco Systems Web Security Systems Engineer -- Seattle, WA
IronPort Systems Engineers work very closely with their sales team and the Regional SE team. The Systems Engineer is responsible to help accelerate the closing of business within the sales territory.
This position encompasses sales engineering, project management, network design, integration engineering and pre sales customer support responsibilities.
The Systems Engineer engages with the customer from the point of pre-sales evaluation through all technical planning and evaluation processes until the purchase order is received. The Systems Engineer is responsible for customer satisfaction throughout the process. The Systems Engineer routinely handles customer issues that arise.
This position covers the Western Region, and more specifically the Northwest. Travel within the Northwest and occasional travel within the rest of the Western Region will be required.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
Outstanding technical sales skills
Strong training skills, specific training experience a plus
Passion for customer satisfaction
4+ years in a role with customer support and sales engineering responsibilities
Strong project management skills
Strong networking knowledge
Knowledge of protocols: HTTP, SMTP, DNS, FTP, SSH, TCP/IP, WCCP
Strong UNIX system administrator skills
Experience with shell scripting in perl and other scripting languages and/or experience with FreeBSD is a plus.
Fanatical attention to detail and follow-up
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technical proficiency with email and the email infrastructure
Experience deploying physical product or appliance a plus
Cisco Certification a plus
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is required.
Personal Characteristics:
Passion to proactively seek ways to make our partners and customers happy.
Ability to execute on current support issues while providing Sales Support / Systems Engineering support to the regional channel and sales teams.
Roll up the sleeves: comfortable working with a small and highly senior staff implementing a virtual operations model.
Entrepreneurship, sense of urgency: The successful candidate will posses a high energy level which allows them to react to situations quickly and decisively, possessing self confidence to be assertive when taking a position, not afraid to make decisions while at the same time acting as a strong mentor.
Indomitable work ethic: The successful candidate will reject setbacks and will enthusiastically persist until ambitious goals are achieved. He or she will be resourceful and innovative at tackling complex sales or marketing challenges in a timely matter.
Image and presence: The successful candidate will have significant exposure to customers and industry partners alike. As such, he or she must project the professional image of the company both internally and externally.
Accountability: He or she should be a results oriented team player who leads by example, holds himself accountable for performance, takes absolute ownership, and champions all aspects of sales and marketing.
This position encompasses sales engineering, project management, network design, integration engineering and pre sales customer support responsibilities.
The Systems Engineer engages with the customer from the point of pre-sales evaluation through all technical planning and evaluation processes until the purchase order is received. The Systems Engineer is responsible for customer satisfaction throughout the process. The Systems Engineer routinely handles customer issues that arise.
This position covers the Western Region, and more specifically the Northwest. Travel within the Northwest and occasional travel within the rest of the Western Region will be required.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
Outstanding technical sales skills
Strong training skills, specific training experience a plus
Passion for customer satisfaction
4+ years in a role with customer support and sales engineering responsibilities
Strong project management skills
Strong networking knowledge
Knowledge of protocols: HTTP, SMTP, DNS, FTP, SSH, TCP/IP, WCCP
Strong UNIX system administrator skills
Experience with shell scripting in perl and other scripting languages and/or experience with FreeBSD is a plus.
Fanatical attention to detail and follow-up
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technical proficiency with email and the email infrastructure
Experience deploying physical product or appliance a plus
Cisco Certification a plus
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is required.
Personal Characteristics:
Passion to proactively seek ways to make our partners and customers happy.
Ability to execute on current support issues while providing Sales Support / Systems Engineering support to the regional channel and sales teams.
Roll up the sleeves: comfortable working with a small and highly senior staff implementing a virtual operations model.
Entrepreneurship, sense of urgency: The successful candidate will posses a high energy level which allows them to react to situations quickly and decisively, possessing self confidence to be assertive when taking a position, not afraid to make decisions while at the same time acting as a strong mentor.
Indomitable work ethic: The successful candidate will reject setbacks and will enthusiastically persist until ambitious goals are achieved. He or she will be resourceful and innovative at tackling complex sales or marketing challenges in a timely matter.
Image and presence: The successful candidate will have significant exposure to customers and industry partners alike. As such, he or she must project the professional image of the company both internally and externally.
Accountability: He or she should be a results oriented team player who leads by example, holds himself accountable for performance, takes absolute ownership, and champions all aspects of sales and marketing.
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