Meet the Team
Our team is at the forefront of driving innovation in automation, building the foundational software that powers Cisco’s next-generation systems. We are a collaborative group of engineers dedicated to solving complex technical challenges, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and delivering high-impact solutions that scale globally.
Your Impact
In this role, you will be a key contributor to our automation strategy, designing and delivering robust system software that streamlines our development lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge microservices, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across functional groups to drive technical excellence. This role is exciting because you will directly shape the efficiency and reliability of our infrastructure, working with modern cloud-native technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Architect, design, test, and deliver system software to satisfy complex automation requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups, including product management, QA, and other development teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Participate in high-level technical discussions and drive innovation within the automation effort.
• Develop and maintain scalable applications based on microservice architecture and API development.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to support efficient DevOps practices.
Minimum Qualifications
• 4-8 years of professional experience in software design and application development in Golang or Java or Python.
• 2-5 years of experience developing applications based on microservice architecture and API development.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration and management tools, such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proven experience developing in a CI/CD and DevOps model, with proficiency in Jenkins and GIT.
• Hands-on development experience with at least one of the following languages: Golang, Java, or Python.
Preferred Qualifications
• Good to have experience in AI/LLM, Prompt Engineering. Knowledge of Agenric AI, MCP etc
• Experience deploying and managing applications on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with persistence technologies including Cassandra, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, or MySQL.
• Strong creative problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of addressing complex technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high degree of initiative and a collaborative team-player mindset.
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.
Disclaimer
To ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company. Please be advised that any communication from Cisco about careers will:
- be in direct response to an application you have submitted through the company career site
- begin with screening or an interview
- originate from a Cisco email address, and
- be conducted across email, phone, or WebEx
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If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with your local law enforcement authorities. Cisco bears no responsibility, and cannot be held liable, for any claims, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to recruiting scams.
Skills Required
- 4–8 years of professional experience in software design and application development using Golang, Java, or Python
- 2–5 years of experience developing applications using microservice architecture and API development
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience working in a CI/CD and DevOps model, including Jenkins and Git
- Hands-on development experience with Golang, Java, or Python
- Experience with AI/LLM, prompt engineering, Agentic AI, or MCP
- Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Familiarity with Cassandra, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or MySQL
- Strong problem-solving, communication, initiative, and collaboration 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 — 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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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.
