Software Consulting Engineer

Reposted 19 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Junior
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Design, develop, deploy, and integrate complex Cisco software solutions. Build labs to validate designs, resolve compatibility issues, produce HLD/LLD and implementation plans, and configure systems using automation, orchestration, and virtualization while collaborating with customers and internal teams.
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Job Description

Meet the Team 
 

CX is a team of outstanding technical guides whose #1 focus is to deliver a premier customer experience. We help take on the toughest business challenges with network-centric solutions that accelerate customer and partner success and dedication. Our success is validated through outstanding financial results, growing customer happiness metrics, industry recognition, and employee happiness scores.
 

Your Impact 

  • Act as a key individual contributor to drive optimization, technology design, and implementation, directly accelerating customer business outcomes.

  • Assist customers with the end-to-end development, deployment, and integration of complex Cisco technologies and systems.

  • Build and utilize labs to validate solutions and resolve sophisticated compatibility issues.

  • Partner with internal and external resources to jointly deliver high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), and implementation plans.

  • Utilize specialized software skills to configure and deploy Cisco solutions while maintaining strict alignment with company policies and Professional Services goals.

  • Enjoy the excitement of shaping customer architecture and solving complex technical challenges while working in a collaborative, project-focused environment. 
     

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech./BSC) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with 2+ years of professional experience in software development or technical consulting.

  • Proficiency in programming using Java or Python.

  • Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix and networking fundamentals

  • Experience with software development lifecycles, including version control and debugging.

  • Knowledge of Data Structures & Algorithms, Database management and API design (RESTful services).
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies.

  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools.

·       Well versed at software programmability, automation, orchestration and/or virtualization 

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

#WeAreCisco (This is the Standard and cannot be changed)

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. 

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. 

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! 

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!  

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 in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 2+ years professional experience in software development or technical consulting
  • Proficiency in Java or Python
  • Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix
  • Networking fundamentals
  • Experience with software development lifecycles, version control, and debugging
  • Knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database management
  • API design (RESTful services)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with containerization technologies
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools
  • Experience with software programmability, automation, orchestration and/or virtualization
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation 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.

  • 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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The Company
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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