Senior Software Engineer

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Galway, IRL
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Lead full-lifecycle software development within an agile Webex engineering team. Design, develop, test, and deliver product features; support highly available microservices and DevOps operations; build automated tests; investigate issues; and apply AI technologies to improve productivity. The role requires technical leadership, architectural expertise, problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, and a strong commitment to quality.
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Meet the Team
Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We're building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our team is based in Galway. We operate a hybrid working model.

Your Impact
  • Full Lifecycle Development: Technical leadership in an agile team to design, develop, test, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.

  • DevOps & Microservices: Help lead the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture.

  • Embrace AI technology: Leveraging these transformative technologies to accelerate the team’s productivity and the delivery of customer features.

  • Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Tackle varied and challenging problems daily, showing flexibility, a data-driven focus on quality, and an ability to learn new skills quickly.

  • Ownership & Quality: Take responsibility for leading tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.

  • Support & Growth: Receive dedicated mentorship and formal training from a supportive team of fellow engineers to help you get up to speed and grow your skills.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 3rd Level Qualification: Bachelor's or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Electronic/Software Engineering).

  • Work experience: 6+ Years Demonstrated experience in software development.

  • Coding Aptitude: Extensive architecture and programming experience and the willingness to learn new technologies quickly.

  • Problem Solver: Ability to apply and lead a scientific approach and creative skills to complex problems.

  • Adaptable & Collaborative: Flexible, thrives in diverse team environments, and communicates clearly and precisely.

  • Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning and quality results.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

Any of the following skills would be particularly advantageous, but we welcome applications without these:

  • Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript

  • Experience with data science / AI

  • Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

We provide training and mentoring for all new team members to fill in any gaps.
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Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in an analytical subject such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or Software Engineering
  • 6 or more years of demonstrated software development experience
  • Extensive architecture and programming experience
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Ability to apply and lead a scientific approach to complex problems
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility and ability to thrive in diverse team environments
  • Clear and precise communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous learning and quality results
  • Programming experience in Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
  • Experience with data science or artificial intelligence
  • Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery

Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
  • Parental & Family Support Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.

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HQ: San Jose, CA
77,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

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