Our team is a dynamic group of innovators dedicated to building software that prioritizes simplification and an exceptional user experience. We operate at the intersection of Cisco’s Design Thinking Principles and industry-leading development standards, ensuring our solutions are both secure and user-centric. By collaborating closely with design and product management, we deliver high-impact results that shape the future of our customer solutions. We pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement, where we document our processes and challenge one another to refine our software development lifecycle. We are excited to welcome a new member who shares our passion for technical excellence and collaborative innovation.
Your Impact- Engineer high-quality, functional code and comprehensive unit tests to ensure robust software performance and reliability throughout the development lifecycle.
- Lead small-to-medium technical features from initial design to final delivery to execute our strategic engineering roadmap effectively.
- Resolve complex production issues through proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis to maintain seamless service for our users.
- Mentor colleagues and interns while fostering strong relationships across teams to elevate our collective technical knowledge and agile expertise.
- Apply secure coding practices and threat modeling to guarantee product scalability and protect user privacy in an evolving cybersecurity landscape.
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or PhD with 0+ years of experience.
- Proven experience in software development and Layer 2 application support.
- Strong proficiency in Python and Django development.
- Demonstrated experience working with the ServiceNow codebase.
- Direct exposure to security applications and the cybersecurity domain.
- Advanced knowledge of modern software development lifecycles and agile methodologies.
- Experience in coaching and leading technical teams through complex project roadmaps.
- Proven ability to translate customer needs into actionable product features and adoption metrics.
- Expertise in technical documentation and knowledge sharing through internal platforms.
- Experience in managing on-call rotations and conducting post-incident postmortems.
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 with 5+ years experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years OR PhD with 0+ years
- Proven experience in software development and Layer 2 application support
- Strong proficiency in Python and Django development
- Demonstrated experience working with the ServiceNow codebase
- Direct exposure to security applications and the cybersecurity domain
- Advanced knowledge of modern software development lifecycles and agile methodologies
- Experience coaching and leading technical teams through complex project roadmaps
- Ability to translate customer needs into actionable product features and adoption metrics
- Expertise in technical documentation and knowledge sharing through internal platforms
- Experience managing on-call rotations and conducting post-incident postmortems
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 — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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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.
