Meet the Team
The Cisco Common Platform Services (CCPS) organization is transforming how Cisco delivers software-as-a-service by providing a modern, consistent, and secure platform for all! With demonstrated ability, our global team brings innovative methodologies to building and managing hybrid cloud environments. We focus on platform management services, continuously evaluating infrastructure and operations to ensure efficiency and precision. Our expertise in IaaS and PaaS, combined with repeatable and portable delivery models, enables the rapid and secure deployment of applications.
Within CCPS, the Cloud Software & Solutions (CSS) group designs and develops OpenStack and Kubernetes platform solutions with an emphasis on quality, stability, simplification, user experience, scalability, performance, and portability. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and build scalable cloud-native applications and services.
Your Impact
- Participate in the design, deploy, and maintain OpenStack private cloud solutions for data center infrastructure.
- Write and maintain Terraform scripts to automate compute, storage, and network resource provisioning.
- Develop Python scripts to automate cloud operations, workflows, and maintenance tasks.
- Monitor and optimize OpenStack environment performance and reliability.
- Troubleshoot platform issues and drive continuous improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years (BS) or 2+ years (MS) of experience in software development or cloud/platform engineering roles.
- Strong knowledge of OpenStack core components (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Glance).
- Proficient in Python scripting for automation and tooling development.
- Solid understanding of Linux and data center networking fundamentals.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub CI, or equivalent).
- Experience using AI‑assisted tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Grafana.
- Knowledge of networking protocols (BGP, VLAN, VXLAN).
- Familiarity with AWS cloud services and architecture.
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration.
- Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA), Terraform Associate, AWS Solutions Architect, or CKA certification.
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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
- 4+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2+ years with a master's degree, in software development or cloud/platform engineering
- Strong knowledge of OpenStack core components, including Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, and Glance
- Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and tooling development
- Understanding of Linux and data center networking fundamentals
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub CI
- Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality
- Experience with Prometheus or Grafana
- Knowledge of BGP, VLAN, or VXLAN networking protocols
- Familiarity with AWS cloud services and architecture
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration
- Certified OpenStack Administrator, Terraform Associate, AWS Solutions Architect, or CKA certification
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 broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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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.
