Role Overview:
Cisco's Industrial IoT Business Unit (BU) is among the fastest-growing units, generating approximately $1 billion in revenue. It emphasizes innovation, a Customer First mindset, and a One Team culture. As we strengthen our IIoT leadership, we aim to reimagine the Industrial Management portfolio with a focus on Operational Technology (OT) users, delivering a simplified user experience and robust security management.
In this role, you will work as a senior engineer to develop Cisco's IIoT management strategy, prioritizing a streamlined user experience for network and security management to help customers effectively manage their critical industrial networks. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of various features that integrate ruggedized devices, sensors, applications, and networking equipment to collect, monitor, and analyze industrial operational data. Your work will drive innovation to improve operational efficiency, safety, and security in industrial environments by leveraging Cisco's IIoT technologies and industry best practices.
Who You'll Work With:
The Device Management team is a group of high energy, customer focused engineers who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to bear on the toughest engineering challenges.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive an AI-first development approach by integrating AI-assisted coding tools and machine learning models into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to automate routine tasks, improve code quality, and accelerate feature delivery.
- Develop and maintain high-performance, scalable services (using Full stack - Java, Python, or Golang, React JS, Angular) that integrate seamlessly with our IIoT device management platforms.
- Partner with UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and sophisticated user experiences.
- Drive standard processes in front-end and back-end development, including code reviews, unit testing, and performance optimization to ensure low-latency and high-throughput applications.
- Actively participate in an agile development environment, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and the continuous delivery of software solutions.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 6+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on full-stack development and sophisticated web application architecture.
- Deep proficiency in modern frontend technologies, specifically ReactJS or Angular, with a strong understanding of state management, component architecture, and web performance optimization.
- Backend expertise with solid experience in backend development using Java, Python, or Golang, including the design and consumption of RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with database modeling and technologies such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or relational databases.
- Understanding of IT/OT convergence and the outstanding challenges of managing industrial networks is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- A strong passion for continuous learning, staying current with emerging web technologies, and applying them to solve real-world industrial problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding and testing workflows.
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.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years of professional software development experience focused on full-stack development and web application architecture
- Strong proficiency in ReactJS or Angular, including state management, component architecture, and web performance optimization
- Backend development experience using Java, Python, or Golang
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with database modeling and MongoDB, Cassandra, or relational databases
- Understanding of IT/OT convergence and challenges managing industrial networks
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Passion for continuous learning and applying emerging web technologies
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding and testing workflows
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 — 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.
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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.
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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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