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:
- Participating in the full software development lifecycle including feature grooming, design and implementation.
- Designing, developing and maintaining complex software systems with a focus on quality, scalability and performance.
- Conducting code reviews and mentoring junior engineers.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading technical projects.
- Applying agile methodologies to improve software development processes.
- Debugging and troubleshooting software issues to ensure reliability and performance.
- Staying current with emerging technologies and integrating AI-driven tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
- Embracing AI-assisted automation for code generation, testing, and optimization while maintaining human oversight for creativity, problem-solving, and mentorship.
Required Skills and Experience:
- MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 9+ years of software development experience.
- Full stack development experience with frontend technologies such as ReactJS, and backend technologies including Java.
Experience in Angular will be plus. - Familiarity with database modeling and technologies like MongoDB, Cassandra, Oracle, and Graph Databases.
- Experience of working on network management platforms encompassing embedded management, scalability, machine learning, policy and access control, and cloud technologies.
- Working experience with AI-First development approach with use of different available AI tools.
- Knowledge of industrial protocols, real-time data processing, and edge computing is advantageous.
- Passion for continuous learning and self-improvement.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working in an agile development environment.
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
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 9+ years of software development experience
- Full stack development with ReactJS and Java
- Experience with Angular
- Familiarity with database modeling and MongoDB, Cassandra, Oracle, Graph Databases
- Experience with network management platforms, embedded management, scalability, policy and access control, and cloud technologies
- Experience with AI-first development and AI-driven tools
- Knowledge of industrial protocols, real-time data processing, and edge computing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working in an agile development environment
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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