Meet the Team
Cisco IT is a transformation engine enabling people to do the best work of their lives. Our vision is to be admired as the world’s best IT organization. We lead with user experience, embrace agile ways of working, drive engineering effectiveness, and deliver with Cloud first, shift left, AI powered technology.
Licensing – On - Prem group is an integral part of Cisco journey from a Networking company to a Software company. Recurring revenue and subscription enablement is the key portfolio we work on. Join a dynamic team of energetic engineers dedicated to designing and building a robust platform for Smart Licensing. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, working with other core component teams working on Java, Python, GO etc.
Your Impact
When you work with us, you will be part of a highly empowered collaborative
‘FUTURE IT’ team who is passionate about the use of technology to deliver unprecedented business outcomes. You will work with businesses partners, internal and external partners, Cisco’s outsourced partners, and multi-functional teams.
As a Senior Software Engineer in the Embedded Licensing Solutions team, you will be an integral part of our embedded component team working with architects, tech leads, and business leads to develop and enhancement of our Embedded Licensing applications.
* Design, implement, and maintain Java-based applications.
* Analyze software requirements and develop technical designs to meet the objectives.
* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using Java while ensuring high-quality standards.
* Participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices in software development
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist with software integration
* Work with Technical Assistance Center (TAC) team to help troubleshoot software issues reported by customers.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping team to learn and continue improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
* 7-8 years of extensive experience in full cycle of software development process using Java, specifically for enterprise software applications.
* Proficiency in multithreaded application development with in-depth knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Programming.
* Strong knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms as well as different design and architectural patterns.
* Solid understanding of client/server application, RESTful API Development and integration.
* Strong problem-solving and analysis skills with ability and willingness to work on complex technical challenges with excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with code versioning tools (Git) and building tools (Jenkins).
* Knowledge of Agile Principles and practice
* Experience with database technologies, both relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
*Basic knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
*Advanced problem-solving and debugging skills.
*Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
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
- 7-8 years of full software development lifecycle experience using Java for enterprise applications
- Proficiency in multithreaded application development
- In-depth knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Programming
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design/architectural patterns
- Solid understanding of client/server applications and RESTful API development and integration
- Strong problem-solving and analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with code versioning tools (Git) and CI tools (Jenkins)
- Experience with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases
- Basic knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with Agile principles and practices
- Advanced debugging and troubleshooting skills
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.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
Cisco Insights
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.
