Meet the team
Cisco has revolutionized the internet through decades of innovation in WAN engineering, and we’re now reinventing WAN with sophisticated, controller-based software-defined solutions for intent-based networking. Our technology enables secure, reliable connectivity for users and devices to applications anywhere—cloud, on-premise, or SaaS. As part of the Catalyst Engineering Routing team, you'll help build industry-leading SD-WAN and edge routing platforms, working on scalable, distributed systems in areas like routing, security, analytics, telemetry, and machine learning.
Join our dynamic team to learn, innovate, and invent the future of intelligent networking in an open and collaborative environment.

Your impact
In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge SDWAN and edge routing technologies, helping to define and develop innovative features and architectures for next-generation routing products. You'll collaborate with teams on new ASIC designs, craft and test forwarding components, and contribute to creative projects in a dynamic engineering environment. Our team values collaboration, learning, quality, and customer impact. If you're passionate about problem-solving, driving change, and influencing network behaviour across cross-functional teams, this opportunity is for you.

Required Skills:
We are seeking 5+ years of expert software developer in networking, focusing on platform and system software, device drivers, and performance engineering in Linux/UNIX environments.

• Strong C programming skills, with experience in large codebases, source code control systems, and device driver development.
• Proven understanding of LAN/WAN communication interfaces and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking technologies.
• Proficiency with hardware/software debugging tools (e.g., GDB, Arium, BDI or equivalent experience) and scripting/automation using Shell, Python, Perl, TCL
• Consistent record to develop, improve, and sustain embedded system software as part of multi-functional teams building innovative Cisco networking products.

Good to have:

• Expertise in kernel bring-up, driver development, and cloud networking.
• Skilled in debugging hardware interfaces (i2c, PCIe) and familiar with X86/ARM assembly; DPDK experience
• Strong communicator and teammate, delivering quality results in fast-paced environments.

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.

Who We Are

In #CiscoIT on the Device Automation team, we have a unique opportunity: we actually get to use the technology we create. We are innovators who drive innovation to propel business transformation while maintaining operational excellence. We are accelerators that accelerate digital solutions to generate cost savings & productivity gains for enterprise success. We are transformers, and as customer zero, we transform the customer experience by being our own customer first. With agility, quality, and security, we continuously deliver business outcomes.

Who You Are

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of success in delivering complex cross functional projects and solutions with a passion for technology, automation, user experience and problem solving.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Software Engineer in Device Automation, you will collaborate across the Business Units, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to analyze/define/design and support the implementation of end-to-end solutions that enables the best-in-class workforce experiences. You will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the Device Automation platform within our organization. This role requires extensive knowledge in software development and system administration. This senior position requires not only technical expertise but also leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams. The successful candidate will ensure the optimal performance of our ServiceNow platform, enabling us to streamline our operations and provide better service to our clients.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and roll-out of modules and applications such as ServiceNow.

Collaborate with various internal teams to understand business needs and translate them into functional and non-functional requirements.

Perform system and integration testing with sample and live data.

Monitor health, usage, and overall compliance of the ServiceNow platform.

Develop software solutions and ServiceNow applications based on business needs.

Create and manage scripts and workflows within ServiceNow.

Provide training and support to ServiceNow end-users.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ServiceNow capabilities and features.

Work closely with IT project management team to deliver solutions on time and within budget.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the ServiceNow platform and integrations.

Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of experience as a Software Developer

Object Oriented Programming experience with languages such as Java, javascript etc.

Experience with REST APIs or other relevant web technologies such as JSON, GraphQL etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years or Masters with 3+ years of experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Strong understanding of IT Asset Lifecycle Management

Proficient in data modelling, data architecture, as well as data structures

Certifications in ServiceNow Application Development, System Administration, or Implementation Specialist are a plus.

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Familiarity with Mobile Device Management platforms.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience with public cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, GCP

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.

Who We Are
Cisco’s IT Workforce Collaboration (ITWfC) team powers the future of work — enabling our employees to connect, collaborate, and create without limits.
We focus on delivering intelligent, seamless experiences using Cisco’s best-in-class technologies like Webex Meetings, Messaging, Control Hub, and advanced Video Collaboration Devices.
We are innovators. We lead with agility. We are deeply committed to human-centered design and bold thinking, using automation and AIOps to scale and transform collaboration at Cisco and beyond.
Come join us and help build the next generation of workforce collaboration!

What You’ll Do

As a AIOps - Technical Systems Engineer, you will:
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Deliver support for global Webex Collaboration Services, Messaging, Meetings, and Video Devices.
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Serve as a technical escalation point for complex incidents and service disruptions across collaboration environments.
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Design, deploy, and operationalize AIOps-driven solutions
to automate incident detection, root cause analysis, and proactive resolution.
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Analyze large datasets from collaboration services (telemetry, logs, events) to drive predictive insights and continuous improvement.
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Develop operational automations (using APIs, Python, or other scripting languages) to improve team efficiency and response times.
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Lead or contribute to global enterprise collaboration projects
including new product introductions, upgrades, and technology transformations.
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Partner with engineering, architecture, and platform teams to enhance observability, resiliency, and service quality.
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Assist with executive-level support escalations, problem management, and root cause remediation activities.
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Maintain detailed technical documentation, knowledge bases, and runbooks.
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Participate in a rotational on-call schedule supporting critical services after hours when necessary. *  

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll be a key member of Cisco’sIT Workforce Collaboration (ITWfC) team — a passionate, fast-paced, and forward-thinking group that sits at the intersection of technology and the employee experience.
You’ll collaborate closely with:
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Peer engineers and service managers Cisco product teams (Webex, ThousandEyes, AppDynamics) Cisco's AIOps Center of Excellence Architecture and Enterprise IT teams
Together, we create collaboration experiences that simply work — intelligently, predictively, and at scale.

Who You Are

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An experienced and driven IT professional with deep technical expertise in collaboration services and a passion for innovation.
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Skilled at operating complex collaboration and networking environments — but just as excited about automating and optimizing them.
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Analytical, data-driven, and always thinking proactively to prevent issues before they impact users.
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An outstanding communicator who can clearly articulate technical details to peers, leaders, and non-technical stakeholders.
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A natural collaborator and problem-solver who thrives in an agile, fast-changing environment. *  

Minimum Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
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5+ years of IT experience supporting enterprise collaboration technologies.
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Hands-on expertise with Cisco Webex platform (Meetings, Messaging, Control Hub) and Webex Video Devices (Room Series, Desk Series, Boards).
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Strong experience with collaboration infrastructure: Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Expressway, CUBE, and telephony fundamentals.
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Practical experience in AIOps practices: automated monitoring, event correlation, predictive analytics, and operational automations.
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Familiarity with observability tools like ThousandEyes, AppDynamics, Webex Control Hub Analytics, Splunk, Moogsoft, or similar.
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Automation/scripting skills (Python, REST APIs, or similar) to create operational workflows and scripts.
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Understanding of networking concepts: VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi, firewall security, and troubleshooting methods.
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Comfortable with Unix/Linux console commands for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
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Excellent problem-solving, project management, and documentation skills.
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Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments using Jira, Confluence, and Kanban boards. *  

Preferred Qualifications

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Cisco certifications: CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, or equivalent.
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Formal training or certifications in AIOps, AI/ML, or related operational automation domains.
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Experience delivering executive-level support and incident management.
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Familiarity with ITSM practices and tools like ServiceNow.
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Project leadership experience — including leading technology deployments, upgrades, or optimization initiatives.

Why Cisco and ITWfC At Cisco, and especially within IT Workforce Collaboration, we believe in building aworkforce powered by intelligence, inclusion, and innovation.We drive digital transformation not just with technology — but with bold thinking, fearless creativity, and passionate people.

Bring your whole self to work. Make your mark on the future of collaboration.Be You, With Us.

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.

At Cisco, the IT Workforce Collaboration (ITWfC) team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional workplace experience — enabling our people to collaborate, innovate, and perform at their best. Our Collaboration Services group leads with Cisco’s cutting-edge technologies, powering the future of work through Webex Messaging, Meetings, and Video Collaboration Devices.
We are innovators, accelerators, and transformers — designing agile and scalable experiences for a global workforce. We thrive on passion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to making work better every day. Come build the future of work with us!
What You’ll Do
As a Technical Systems Engineer, you will provide operational support for Cisco Webex Calling, Messaging, Meetings, and Video Collaboration devices globally. Your role will involve:
* Acting as a technical escalation point for complex issues impacting collaboration services and endpoint technologies.
* Participating in global enterprise projects focused on collaboration technology rollouts, upgrades, and service improvements, including those leveraging AI for enhanced user experience, predictive maintenance, or operational efficiency.
* Supporting the deployment, configuration, and management of Webex devices.
* Troubleshooting and resolving issues across Webex applications, collaboration endpoints, and supporting network components (firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi, VLANs), contributing to the improvement of diagnostic tools and processes, potentially through AI-driven insights.
* Collaborating with engineering, product teams, and vendors to ensure high availability and quality of collaboration experiences, exploring innovative solutions for system optimization and automation.
* Assisting with new product introduction (NPI) validation, feature enablement, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for new solutions, with an eye towards integrating emerging technologies like AI to improve functionality or security.
* Participating in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7 Tier 2/3 coverage for critical incidents.
* Documenting solutions, technical designs, troubleshooting guides, and contributing to operational best practices.
Who You'll Work With
You'll be a key member of the Meeting, Messaging and Advanced Cisco Experience within Cisco’s IT Workforce Collaboration organization. You’ll partner daily with peer engineers, architects, IT service managers, and Cisco product teams to deliver an unmatched collaboration experience for all Cisco employees worldwide, contributing to the adoption and operationalization of cutting-edge technologies, including AI-enhanced collaboration tools and systems.
Who You Are
* Customer-obsessed, energetic, and passionate about delivering a world-class experience.
* Skilled at solving complex problems and owning outcomes from start to finish.
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, agile environment with global teams.
* Strong communicator — you can explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly.
* Lifelong learner — excited to grow skills in emerging technologies like AI-enhanced collaboration and cloud-native solutions.
Minimum requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
* 3-5 years of IT experience supporting enterprise collaboration environments.
* Solid hands-on experience supporting Cisco Webex Meetings, Messaging, Control Hub, and Video Devices.
* Understanding of collaboration back-end systems (CUCM, Expressway, CUBE, WbxCalling a plus) and IP telephony fundamentals.
* Strong troubleshooting skills across collaboration platforms and supporting network layers (firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, Wi-Fi).
* Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux console commands for troubleshooting.
* Experience with enterprise ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) and Agile tools (e.g., Jira).
* Strong documentation skills — ability to create and maintain clear and concise technical content.
* Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation, including some weekends.
Preferred Requirements:
* Cisco certifications: CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, or equivalent.
* Experience supporting high-visibility users (executives, critical incident handling).
* Familiarity with Agile or DevOps practices.
* Experience with telemetry, analytics, and reporting tools (e.g., Webex Control Hub advanced analytics, ThousandEyes).
* Project experience (global deployments, technology pilots, or major upgrades).
* Strong experience with Dev and/or AI Ops, contributing to the development and operationalization of AI-driven solutions or tools.
We Are Cisco

WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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.

The application window is expected to close on 2/17/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This role can be performed Hybrid with three days per week onsite at our Ottawa office.

Acacia designs intelligent transceivers using advanced signal processing and photonic integration for the 100G, 400G and 1T bit speed fiber optic transmission market deployed in data center, metro, long-haul and ultra-long haul telecommunication networks.

Meet the Team

We are Mixed-signal IC design group that develops high speed (>25Gb/s), and high accuracy, analog designs for optical communications products. We optimize design that will integrate into the ASIC. Our team interacts with other Acacia groups including digital/DSP design, system design, package design, and module design.

Your Impact

* You will use your knowledge of circuit designs including device theory and signal integrity to support issues found in the lab or by customer

* You will analyze data from lab, identify the probable circuits, run post-layout simulations of the circuit in cadence, and correlate the observed issue to find root cause

* You have hand-on experience in using the lab equipment such as DCA, spectrum analyzer, etc, and as well as familiar with python script

* In addition to your sustaining role, you will also design, layout, measure and productize ultra-deep sub-micron-based CMOS products and participate in peer review of complex IC designs and provide solid design methodology from conception to production.

* You will collaborate with cross-functional teams from Testing, ATE, reliability, packaging, and hardware design team

Minimum qualifications:

* BSEE degree with 8+ years of experience or equivalent or an MS degree with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent or a PhD with 3+ years of experience, or equivalent

* Design, simulation and measurement of high speed ICs experience in at least 3 areas below:

High Speed Serial Links utilizing serializers, deserializers, and data convertors, voltage regulators, output drivers, phase locked loops, clock transmission/propagation, opamps, programmable gain amplifiers, and equalization

Preferred qualifications:

* Experience with electrical transceiver applications including backplane and cable communications

* Experience with FinFET technology

* High-frequency layout experience a plus: Passive component design: inductors,

* transformers, transmission-lines, etc.

* Floorplanning (power/ground, digital/analog signal routing, etc.) experience

* Custom transistor layout experience

* Experience designing for manufacturability

* Experience with ESD laboratory practices and methodology

* Experience with Cadence (virtuoso), Spectre/APS/SpectreX, Matlab, EMX

* Experience with mixed-signal simulations in AMS

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $142,000.00 to $181,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$168,800.00 - $277,400.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$148,800.00 - $248,200.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Meet the Team

Join Cisco’s fastest growing product group, the DSE Routing team, where we champion new methodologies and create scalable software solutions. You will be part of a diverse and expert group, collaborating across geographies to shape the future of network technology.

Your Impact:

As part of a diverse Cisco IOS XR team, you will play an integral part in software development process. A successful candidate for this role can be flexible, quickly learning new skills and taking responsibility for tasks and features. You will be solving new problems and tackling new challenges every day, with a focus on quality and attention to detail, supported by a team of fellow engineers to deliver new functionality and improvements to our customers. You will be developing a new feature or a fully automated test, investigating a problem, or using our test tools to ensure that our software is always high quality. Technology that you work in could be in Programmability, Routing Infra, etc

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven Experience of min. 3 years
• You hold a computer science engineering or equivalent bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree or a PhD
• Strong in data structures and algorithm
• Strong programming experience in C or C++
• Automation experience with Python or GO

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in API programming, Routing, gRPC based services, network programming (TCP/IP), prior development experience in Cisco product is an added plus.
• Experience in complete software development cycle including automation is an added plus.
• You are flexible, curious, a problem solver and a team player who can quickly learn new skills and own the responsibilities

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.

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.

At Cisco, the IT Workforce Collaboration (ITWfC) team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional workplace experience — enabling our people to collaborate, innovate, and perform at their best. Our Collaboration Services group leads with Cisco’s cutting-edge technologies, powering the future of work through Webex Messaging, Meetings, and Video Collaboration Devices.
We are innovators, accelerators, and transformers — designing agile and scalable experiences for a global workforce. We thrive on passion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to making work better every day.
Come build the future of work with us!
What You’ll Do
As a Technical Systems Engineer, you will provide operational support for Cisco Webex Calling, Messaging, Meetings, and Video Collaboration devices globally. Your role will involve:
* Acting as a technical escalation point for complex issues impacting collaboration services and endpoint technologies.
* Participating in global enterprise projects focused on collaboration technology rollouts, upgrades, and service improvements, including those leveraging AI for enhanced user experience, predictive maintenance, or operational efficiency.
* Supporting the deployment, configuration, and management of Webex devices.
* Troubleshooting and resolving issues across Webex applications, collaboration endpoints, and supporting network components (firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi, VLANs), contributing to the improvement of diagnostic tools and processes, potentially through AI-driven insights.
* Collaborating with engineering, product teams, and vendors to ensure high availability and quality of collaboration experiences, exploring innovative solutions for system optimization and automation.
* Assisting with new product introduction (NPI) validation, feature enablement, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for new solutions, with an eye towards integrating emerging technologies like AI to improve functionality or security.
* Participating in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7 Tier 2/3 coverage for critical incidents.
* Documenting solutions, technical designs, troubleshooting guides, and contributing to operational best practices.
Who You'll Work With
You'll be a key member of the Meeting, Messaging and Advanced Cisco Experience within Cisco’s IT Workforce Collaboration organization. You’ll partner daily with peer engineers, architects, IT service managers, and Cisco product teams to deliver an unmatched collaboration experience for all Cisco employees worldwide, contributing to the adoption and operationalization of cutting-edge technologies, including AI-enhanced collaboration tools and systems.
Who You Are
* Customer-obsessed, energetic, and passionate about delivering a world-class experience.
* Skilled at solving complex problems and owning outcomes from start to finish.
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, agile environment with global teams.
* Strong communicator — you can explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly.
* Lifelong learner — excited to grow skills in emerging technologies like AI-enhanced collaboration and cloud-native solutions.
Minimum requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
* 3-5 years of IT experience supporting enterprise collaboration environments.
* Solid hands-on experience supporting Cisco Webex Meetings, Messaging, Control Hub, and Video Devices.
* Understanding of collaboration back-end systems (CUCM, Expressway, CUBE, WbxCalling a plus) and IP telephony fundamentals.
* Strong troubleshooting skills across collaboration platforms and supporting network layers (firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, Wi-Fi).
* Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux console commands for troubleshooting.
* Experience with enterprise ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) and Agile tools (e.g., Jira).
* Strong documentation skills — ability to create and maintain clear and concise technical content.
* Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation, including some weekends.
Preferred Requirements:
* Cisco certifications: CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, or equivalent.
* Experience supporting high-visibility users (executives, critical incident handling).
* Familiarity with Agile or DevOps practices.
* Experience with telemetry, analytics, and reporting tools (e.g., Webex Control Hub advanced analytics, ThousandEyes).
* Project experience (global deployments, technology pilots, or major upgrades).
* Strong experience with Dev and/or AI Ops, contributing to the development and operationalization of AI-driven solutions or tools.
We Are Cisco

WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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.

Our team develops ground-breaking software for leading Network Operating Systems like IOS-XR, IOS-XE, and NXOS. We focus on platform-independent components such as System/Infra software, OAM, and Serviceability, collaborating closely with Platform development teams. You'll join this world-class team to work on technologies that support top web-scale customers in managing their operations. The NeXT Platform Independent Common (PI-Common) group owns the development of high-performance software across Cisco's flagship routers and switches, including Enterprise Switching & Routers, Data Center Switches, and Service Provider Routing Platforms.

Your Impact:

As a Software Engineer with over 1-3 years of experience, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the following areas:

• We develop high-quality software on schedule, demonstrating creativity and intelligence.
• We craft and implement new features while maintaining existing ones.
• We exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective teamwork across the organization.
• We thrive in diverse teams, willing to work across geographies and physical boundaries.
• Be a quick learner with a strong determination and passion for perfection.
• We develop software for large, complex network devices, including routing and switching systems.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

This role requires a BSEE/CS, MS/CS, or equivalent qualification

• Demonstrated experience in internetworking technologies and applications with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in software development using Python, Multithreading,
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Operating Systems, and Data Networking basics,

Preferred Qualifications (Good to have):

• Experience with Ansible and Terraform development
• Experience in any Cisco OS – XR, XE or NXOS,
• Experience in development using C Programming,

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.

Meet the Team

In today’s complex, fast-moving environment, our Go-To-Market teams need more than just tools: they need a connected, consistent, and intelligent experience. That’s where Connected Engineering & Transformation Office (CETO) come in. Our mission is to operate and deliver solutions that drive:

Connected Engineering & Transformation Office (CETO) is a team of builders, collaborators, and change agents. We bring together the expertise in CRM architecture, data governance, sales and partner compensation, AI and automation – all under one roof.

What You’ll Do

• UI Development: Creating and maintaining reusable user interface and user experience of web components using React.
• Integration: Collaborating with backend developers to integrate front-end components with APIs.
• Testing and Debugging: Writing unit tests and debugging issues within the React application. support back end integration with MongoDB and Oracle
• Code Review: Participating in code reviews and providing feedback to other developers.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, Experience with infrastructure tools including Jira, Jenkins and Git.
• Experience with automated testing.
• Contribute to technical design documentation.
• Program management Skills - Strategic coordination and management of multiple related projects to achieve a common organizational goal.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline utilizing Jenkins automation a plus.
• Mentor junior team members and foster productive cross team relationships.
• Support data governance, compliance, and participate in proof-of-concept initiatives for innovative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, related field with 10+ years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 5+ years related experience
• Working and conceptual knowledge in primary technical job family.
• Proficient with current technologies.
• Strong experience in Java Script , React Technologies
• Strong experience with database like Oracle and Mongo DB, Snowflake is a plus.
• Familiar with unit and integration testing
• Familiarity with Elastic Search/Apache Solr, Kafka, FastAPI is a plus
• Familiarity with Oracle, Mongo Db, Snowflake is a plus

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.

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Embedded Software Engineer – C/C++, Linux, SONIC/OTAI, Optical Networking (5+ Years, Agile, Secure Coding)

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Meet the Team

We are committed to delivering high-quality optical networking solutions that meet a wide range of customer needs, while fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.

Your Impact

Develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification using secure coding practices, and following software development best practices. Partners with other teams including design and product management to create the right solution for the customers. Debugs and addresses software issues during development and in production systems to support customers. Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes.

• Develop embedded systems software for specialized hardware platforms and devices.
• Apply agile methodologies to improve software development efficiency.
• Optimize embedded systems for resource constraints and real-time requirements.
• Executes tests for scale, reliability and velocity within own code.
• Applies depth of knowledge in secure coding principles and reviews others' code for compliance.
• Collaborates with team members to share learnings or assist in problem solving/resolution.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, promoting best practices.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure product reliability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 5 years of related experience OR Masters + 4 years of related experience.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Understanding of SONIC architecture and its modular design
• Hands on experience with SAI/OTAI and SONIC OS internals
• Experience on working with Microservices architecture
• Familiarity with networking protocols like DWDM, OTN, Ethernet etc
• Strong foundation in embedded system concepts
• Knowledge of AI tools, frameworks, or methodologies.

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.

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Why Cisco?

Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.

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Meet the Team

Join us at Cisco to shape the future of enterprise AI. We are building an AI Platform Team focused on creating the next-generation foundation that powers intelligent, secure, and scalable AI solutions across Cisco’s ecosystem. This team is at the forefront of bridging research innovation with real-world application, addressing some of the most fundamental challenges in AI from advancing large language model capabilities and building Agentic frameworks to optimizing data pipelines and ensuring trustworthy AI deployment at scale.

As part of this pioneering effort, you’ll collaborate with leading AI researchers, data scientists, and engineers to design, develop, and operationalize AI systems that drive measurable business impact for millions of users worldwide. If you’re passionate about solving hard technical problems and shaping how AI transforms enterprise security and networking, this is where you’ll make it happen.

Your Impact
As an Engineering Manager, you bring a visionary technical approach and a strong track record of building and leading high-performing ML/AI engineering teams. You will guide the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable machine learning systems while fostering an engineering culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, and measurable outcomes.

You will:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a world-class engineering team focused on LLM-driven and agentic AI solutions.
• Drive end-to-end technical strategy across model development, optimization, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Partner with research and product teams to translate advanced AI capabilities into robust, scalable, production-ready systems.
• Influence architectural decisions and engineering standards to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security across the AI platform.
• Champion best practices in experimentation, model governance, responsible AI, and performance optimization.
• Enable your team to tackle ambiguity, solve complex problems creatively, and deliver high-impact solutions at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 10+ years of experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or a related technical field.
  (or) MS degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Solid experience leading engineering teams and delivering production ML/AI systems.
• Strong portfolio of successful, large-scale machine learning projects.
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, LLMs, and statistical modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computational Linguistics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with distributed systems, model serving, MLOps workflows, and GPU compute environments.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Proven success working with product, research, and platform teams to ship real-world AI solutions.

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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.

Meet the Team

Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network - even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues - before they impact end- user experiences.

ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios.

Your Impact

As a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Technical Leader on the Network Assurance Data Platform (NADP) team, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud and big data platforms. You will represent the NADP SRE team, working in a dynamic environment, tackling challenges with creativity, providing technical leadership in defining and delivering on the team's technical roadmap. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, product management, customers and security teams, to design, influence, build, and maintain SaaS systems operating at multi-region scale. Your work will directly impact the success of our machine learning (ML) and AI initiatives by ensuring the underlying platform infrastructure is robust, efficient, and aligned with operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimize cloud and data infrastructure to ensure the high availability, reliability, and scalability of big-data and ML/AI systems to meet customer needs, while implementing SRE principles such as monitoring, alerting, error budgets, and fault analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including customers, development, product management, and security teams, to create secure, scalable solutions that support ML/AI workloads and enhance operational efficiency through automation.
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems in production environments, perform root cause analyses, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts through postmortem reviews and proactive performance optimization.
• Lead the architectural vision and shape the team’s technical strategy and roadmap, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals, driving innovation, and influencing the technical direction.
• Serve as a mentor and technical leader, guiding teams and fostering a culture of engineering and operational excellence by sharing your deep knowledge and experience.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand use cases and feedback, translating them into actionable insights and effectively influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Utilize your strong programming skills to integrate software and systems engineering, building core data platform capabilities and automation to meet enterprise customer needs and roadmap objectives.
• Develop strategic roadmaps, processes, plans, and infrastructure to efficiently deploy new software components at an enterprise scale while enforcing engineering best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to design and implement scalable and well tested solutions, with focus on operational efficiency.
• Strong hands-on cloud experience, preferably AWS.
• Infrastructure as a Code expertise, especially Terraform and Kubernetes/EKS.
• Hands-on expertise scaling and orchestrating production AI/ML infrastructure using the Hadoop ecosystem (Spark, Hive, HDFS, Gobblin), Airflow, and AWS big data services like EMR and SageMaker.
• Ability to write high quality code in Python, Go, or equivalent programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Unix/Linux systems, the kernel, system libraries, file systems, and client-server protocols.
• Have experience with architecting software and infrastructure at scale with a sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience with observability tools including Prometheus (Alertmanager), Grafana, Thanos, CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and the ELK stack.
• Certifications: CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certifications in cloud and security domains.

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.

Software Cloud Engineer

Webex Engineering Group

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We're building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our team is based in Galway.

Your Impact

• Full Lifecycle Development: Technical leadership in an agile team to design, develop, test, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.
• DevOps & Microservices: Help lead the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture.
• Embrace AI technology: Leveraging these transformative technologies to accelerate the team’s productivity and the delivery of customer features.
• Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Tackle varied and challenging problems daily, showing flexibility, a data-driven focus on quality, and an ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ownership & Quality: Take responsibility for leading tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.
• Support & Growth: Receive dedicated mentorship and formal training from a supportive team of fellow engineers to help you get up to speed and grow your skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3rd Level Qualification: Bachelor's or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Electronic/Software Engineering).
• Work experience: 5+ years software development experience.
• Coding Aptitude: Extensive architecture and programming experience and the willingness to learn new technologies quickly.
• Problem Solver: Ability to apply and lead a scientific approach and creative skills to complex problems.
• Adaptable & Collaborative: Flexible, thrives in diverse team environments, and communicates clearly and precisely.
• Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning and quality results.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any of the following skills would be particularly advantageous, but we welcome applications without these:

• Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript
• Experience with data science / AI
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

We provide training and mentoring for all new team members to fill in any gaps.

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.

Meet the Team

Become a part of our Agile team where we thrive in a fast-paced environment, dedicated to delivering next-generation infrastructure features for Data Center and Service Provider Automation products! We are an engineering-focused team that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Together, we focus on evolving and developing the foundational infrastructure for automation products!

Your Impact

As part of this team, you will be part of team UI engineers. you will develop applications and test code using Golang, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Frameworks like React and Angular within a microservice-based architecture deployed on a Kubernetes environment. You will be involved in the entire development process of your features, encompassing service design, frontend and backend coding, testing, and automation.

Who You Are

You're a savvy software professional who loves diving into new challenges and making a real impact, thriving in a dynamic, start-up-like environment. With enough experience to handle tasks independently, you're also a team player who can lead and collaborate in a scrum setting to ensure team success. You're passionate about delivering high-quality code, creating exceptional user experiences, and embracing automation. You enjoy sharing your knowledge, mentoring fellow engineers, and crafting innovative solutions. With 8+ years of software engineering experience, you're eager to join a team that values your skills and rewards your contributions

Minimum Qualifications

* Expertise in HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript, with experience in TypeScript frameworks such as React or Angular.
* Ability to build and maintain scalable back-end services using languages such as Golang, Node.js, Python, or Java.
* Proven experience in data structures, algorithms, and software design, with strong analytical and debugging skills.
* Familiarity with agile practices and a commitment to test-driven development
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
* Strong technical leadership along with people management.
* Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins.
* Understanding of RESTful APIs, websocket and web services.
* Solid understanding of web development principles and best practices.
* Experience with unit testing and E2E frameworks like JEST, Junit and Playwright / Selenium
* Experience in integrating AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, analyze data, and enhance decision-making.
* Experience using AI tools to increase productivity, optimize workflows, and improve overall efficiency.

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.

This role follows a hybrid work model, with in-office attendance expected once a week in the Mexico office.
Avenida de los Insurgentes Sur 1602, Mosqueta 66, Crédito Constructor, Benito Juárez, 03940 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Meet the Team

Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network - even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues - before they impact end- user experiences.

ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios.

Your Impact

The impact of this role centers on providing deep technical leadership through multi-functional collaboration to identify requirements and deliver solutions that meet project and departmental objectives. You will embed robust security controls into architectural designs and work closely with security teams to enhance safeguards and support incident response efforts.

A key responsibility is leading information security risk management activities, including conducting risk assessments, developing treatment plans, and performing internal audits to evaluate control effectiveness. You will also support major external security certification and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

This position requires managing and coordinating security projects and processes, driving risk mitigation efforts, and holding stakeholders accountable for remediation plans. Success in this role depends on effective communication, project management skills, and a proactive approach to securing systems, services, and data across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with networking automation or API-focused scripting (e.g., Bash or Python).
• Solid understanding of security principles in web technologies, networking, and Linux environments
• Proficiency in at least one automation programming language such as Python, shell scripting, GoLang, or TypeScript.
• Strong proficiency in English, including excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and multi-functionally, effectively managing responsibilities across diverse geographic locations and organizational boundaries.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced expertise in Linux OS, network protocols, web security architectures (e.g., nginx, apache), and security technologies like Firewalls, IAM, IDS/IPS, SIEM, or Cryptography.
• Experience leading information security risk assessments and performing code reviews or integration testing.
• Experience deploying, securing, and maintaining Kubernetes environments.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, FedRAMP, NIST, and global data protection laws.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) or project management certifications (e.g., PMP).

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.

Site Reliability Engineer, Network Engineering and Operations - DevOps - Platform Engineering

Who We Are:

The Network Engineering and Operations team is a core part of Cisco, delivering development and infrastructure support for a wide range of critical applications, including Cisco's internal Platform Engineering and Automation services. We have a strong focus on bringing DevOps technology and process to bear in automating deployment and management of our Network Services systems. In addition, we actively develop, improve and maintain several internally developed applications that provide critical services for Cisco's network.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a DevOps Site Reliability Engineer who has strong background and interest in both infrastructure (storage/compute/networking) and automation.
You will have technical responsibility for Cisco's Network Engineering and Operations Platform Engineering environment and the development and support of the automations which power it.

You will lead forward looking efforts to improve and modernize the environment. In addition, you will have influence into and the ability to contribute to development in other critical areas such as evaluation and analysis of nascent solutions and their appropriate fit in future state strategies. 

We desire candidates that are seeking to 'Build IT.  Maintain IT.  Support IT....and Transform IT.' Cisco IT’s Network and Engineering Operations team is Customer Zero for Cisco Networking products.

You will have the opportunity to work with the latest Cisco products, providing your own expertise to make them better for all customers.

As a senior technical member of the team, you will provide mentorship and support of junior personnel on the team as part of your responsibilities.

If this sounds exciting to you, please apply!

Who You Are:

• A DevOps automation engineer with a background in software development or networking with exposure to DevOps concepts, preferably at enterprise scale. Excellent communicator, comfortable crafting a message and interacting with others.
• Demonstrated experience in automating systems, comfortable with development activities using Python/Shell to create and consume API-based services and integrations as well as interacting with consumers of provided services in a support role while running things in a virtualized and containerized infrastructure on Linux.
• Significant expertise in Linux administration, containerization technologies (Docker/Podman), and Container orchestration (k8s) approaches are mandatory, also demonstrating AI standards for our daily work.

Required

• 8+ years of experience with the implementation of solutions with a desire to learn and go deep on topics related to application and operating system administration in a virtualized, containerized, and orchestrated cloud-based environments, preferably in large enterprise
• Proven track record of developing automation solutions and ability to understand and maintain, support, and transform previously developed automations with Python or shell programming in Linux environments
• Familiarity with Agile delivery processes
• Strong hands on proficiency in Python and Shell programming
• Understanding of modern development practices such as CI/CD and microservices architectures (Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Strong hands on experience with containers (Podman and Docker) and orchestration automation frameworks in a Linux-based (RHEL) environment (k8s)

• Willingness to provide on-call support.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in STEM-related field Strongly Preferred.

• Integrates knowledge of build, automation, and deployment with expertise in coding to improve service reliability for existing or new systems and adapts for regions, countries, or customers.
• Exposure to and familiarity with ServiceNow (CMDB and ITIL - Especially Incident, Request, and Change Management.
• Fundamental exposure to Jira.
• Exposure to public cloud a plus.
• Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst Center, Spaces, EPNM, NSO, or Infoblox Platforms highly desired.
• CCNA certification a plus.
• Kubernetes certified administrator or developer certification a plus
• RHEL certified administrator a plus
• Working in Hybrid work culture, require candidate to report to office for 2 days every week (Tuesday’s and Thursday’s).

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Internet became a reality because of Cisco and its intelligent innovations in WAN engineering over multiple decades.  We are reinventing WAN now and disrupting the market. If you love the challenge of building a highly scalable intelligent distributed system, then please join the party. We are abstracting WAN infrastructure and programmatically building a highly flexible controller-based software defined solution to provide intent based networking. Our solutions provide secure connectivity to user & device from anywhere in the world to their favourite application running in cloud, on premise or as SaaS.  We give the opportunity to learn and innovate in a vast technology space of Routing, Security, Analytics, Telemetry, Distributed System, Machine learning and endless other areas. We strive to create an open and transparent culture where we embrace new ideas with open arms.

Join us and be part of the high energy team, help transform and build intelligent internet.

What You'll Do

Our SDWAN Security Engineering team is responsible for a critical surface area in securing the SDWAN fabric that operates globally at a massive scale. You will work on various ground-breaking security technologies in Enterprise Switches and Routers connecting cloud infrastructure and applications. You will have the opportunity to work with leading-edge networking and security technologies in the area of SDWAN.

Who You'll Work With

You will participate in many creative projects, with the authority and scope to apply your expertise in a dynamic engineering environment. Our team values collaboration, learning, focus on impact and sweating the details. In a typical day, you might investigate a technical problem, work through a design with your team, build a tool for customers, investigate an area of code you might want to improve, or figure how to scale the system while maintaining a high quality bar.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Architects on roadmaps and priorities to build the next generation of SDWAN controller infrastructure.

• Distill complex problems and propose simple, elegant solutions. Be responsible for the performance and results of engineering team.

• Mentor and guide junior team members in a player-coach model.

• Investigate and fix customer issues. Have empathy and deep attention to detail.

• Help raise the quality bar to avoid customer issues in an agile and incremental model.

Qualifications

• Development experience in Java/Scala/Golang, C, Python/Shell

• Good knowledge in Network Security domain and deployments highly desirable

• Experience with OS, Db internals, search, filesystems, inter-process messaging, networking and Security concepts

• Cloud and container technologies experience is a plus

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Meet the Team

To collaborate effectively with the Cisco Routing Development team on VPN and SD-WAN solutions, and delve into security protocols like IKEv2 and IPSEC, here are some key insights:

VPN and SD-WAN Solutions

• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN: This platform offers high-performance connectivity and robust security, optimizing application performance and providing multicloud and SaaS optimization 1.

•           Integration with Skyhigh Security Service Edge: Enhances network performance and cybersecurity measures, providing flexibility and reliable performance 5.

Security Protocols

•           IKE and IPSEC: These protocols are crucial for secure, authenticated key exchange and establishing Security Associations (SAs) 4.

Post Quantum Cryptography

• Quantum-Safe Solutions: Cisco is actively working on quantum-safe cryptography solutions to safeguard transport security protocols 3.
• Quantum Key Distribution (QKD): Cisco has tested interoperability with several QKD vendors, providing integration with Cisco routers 2.

Your Impact

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Lead the design and implementation of advanced network solutions that integrate seamlessly with a broad spectrum of technologies.
• Security Protocols: Develop and enhance security protocols to safeguard data transmission and network integrity.
• Quantum-Safe Encryption: Work on quantum-safe encryption methods to protect against Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks

Impact and Growth

• Industry Leadership: Position yourself at the forefront of network security innovation, contributing to Cisco's leadership in quantum-safe technologies
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills in a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Typically requires a B.Tech/M.Tech with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong background in VPN, SD-WAN, and security protocols like IKE and IPSEC.
• Cryptography Knowledge: Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography and
• Experience with VPN and SD-WAN solutions is crucial.
• Familiarity with authentication using RSA certificates is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in router software development multithreading multiprocessing environments.
• System Design and Debugging: Experienced in designing, building, and debugging large-scale distributed systems.
• Programming Skills: Proficient in C programming with multithreading and multiple processes environment.
• Experience in large-scale software development projects in UNIX or IOS environments, including source code control systems. Ability to navigate and manage extensive codebases.
• Soft Skills:
• Motivated self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver superior products in cross-functional team settings under tight schedules.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• System Design and Debugging: Experienced in designing, building, and debugging large-scale distributed systems.

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.

Define, design and develop emulation environments needed for complex, large scale networking ASICs. Develop the emulation env, build netlists and use the same to speed up the development cycle and find potential ASIC issues during pre-silicon phase • Work with leading emulation vendors to troubleshoot issues.

What You’ll Do:

Develop state-of-the-art emulation environments that will be used to evaluate the performance and functionality of multi-terabit systems

• Developing emulation infrastructure using C/C++ and TCL, Python etc

• Developing and testing various emulation flows and contributing to different aspect of ASIC verification for bug free Silicon

• Collaborate closely with the design team and the hardware team to verify the ASIC in emulation and during ASIC bring up

• Work closely with the design, DV, power, and post-silicon diagnostic teams

• Assist with test plan design, test implementation, and debugging during the pre-silicon emulation process

• Develop tests to generate complex traffic, performance scenarios to catch potential post Silicon issues during Pre-Silicon phase.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 5 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.
• Design Emulation background with hands-on experience with emulation platforms like Veloce/Palladium/Zebu as well as experience with compilation, debug, performance testing
• Fluent in System Verilog or Verilog to work on the Emulation infrastructure development work
• In-depth knowledge of C/C++, scripting, as well as ASIC design and verification flow
• Expertise in RTL development for Emulation prototypes
• System debug experience using tools like gdb, waveform debuggers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with scripting programs (e.g., Python, Perl or similar)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team
• Post Silicon functional validation or debugging experience is a plus
• Knowledge of protocols like PCIe, I2C, Ethernet.

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.

Meet the Team

Join the Cisco Silicon One Modelling team, a core group within Cisco’s silicon organization. The team is responsible for developing an accurate reference software model of next-generation networking devices. We work in a dynamic environment that combines the scale of a global company with the agility and innovation of a startup.

Your Impact

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for developing a state-of-the-art functional simulator for the Cisco SiliconOne family of devices. This simulator is a critical product that streamlines the development process and significantly reduces time-to-market.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate closely with the ASIC Architecture team to implement an accurate and efficient software model based on the architecture specifications.

• Partner with both Software and Hardware design teams, providing support as they use the simulator as the golden reference for hardware implementation.

• Ensure the simulator meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and usability.

• Contribute to defining best practices and methodologies for model development, validation, and integration.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

• 7+ years of technical experience in a large corporate environment

• Strong background in logic design and system-level architecture

• Software engineering experience in C++

• Solid understanding of networking principles and protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ASIC-related software such as SDKs, firmware, or low-level system software

• Hands-on experience in ASIC development (architecture, design, or verification)

• Python programming experience

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and complex systems

• Strong technical documentation and presentation skills

• High attention to detail and a system-level mindset for networking solutions

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.

Meet the Team:

Our team specialises in delivering high-impact Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for AI-driven and massively scalable data-centre solutions. We work directly with customers to understand complex requirements and architectures, taking full ownership of system configuration and end-to-end PoC execution. In these engagements, we rigorously analyse any convergence related test case that doesn't give expected result —drilling deep into protocols, system behaviour, and configuration to identify and resolve performance gaps. This enables us to deliver actionable optimisation insights, fine-tuning recommendations, and design guidance that achieve lower convergence, low latency and superior performance. We perform thorough root-cause analysis to ensure reliability and repeatable results, and collaborate closely with development engineering teams to track and resolve defects or enhancement requests, ensuring production-ready outcomes.

Your Impact

AI Network Infrastructure Deployment Testing & Automation

At Cisco, innovation is part of our DNA. We are driven by the mission to create systems that enhance customer and user experience, ensuring every solution we deliver is rigorously tested and exceeds expectations.

We’re looking for engineers who are passionate about exploring emerging technologies, collaborating with senior architects, and delivering excellence that defines Cisco’s standards. Join us to shape the future of AI fabric networking and automation with creativity, precision, and purpose.

We are looking for inquisitive and passionate engineers who can develop and enhance Python-based automation frameworks to provision and test scaled IP fabrics. Automate test result collection, and analysis workflows. Build and maintain automation scripts for configuring fabric switches. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation and deployment.

Testing & Configuration

Contributes to the design and build of test frameworks and utilities needed to make the automation easier. Develops, modifies, and executes automated scripts and programs for quality assurance.

Documentation & Collaboration

Create and maintain detailed test plans, automation documentation, and configuration templates.

Generate comprehensive test reports and performance summaries for engineering and management reviews.

Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and AI platform teams to enhance fabric performance and reliability.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience in network test and automation environments.

• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation frameworks (pytest, paramiko, REST APIs, YAML, Ansible).

• Familiarity with traffic generation tools, and commercial hardware tools (Ixia, Spirent).

Preferred Qualification

• Understanding of network telemetry and performance monitoring tools (SNMP, gNMI, Prometheus).

• Familiarity with Cisco Nexus 9K

• Working knowledge of automation tools like Ansible or Jenkins.

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.

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Meet the Team

At Data Center Business Unit at Cisco, we are dedicated to driving innovation in networking technologies. Our focus is on developing Ethernet Switching products that address the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures, including those in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise environments. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of core Ethernet Technologies with architectural exposure to craft and develop Ethernet Switching as applied to both Public and Private cloud infrastructure. You will work on the intricacies of the critically important infrastructure that enables the world-class, multi-layered Nexus switches. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in multi-functional collaboration and be exposed to all facets of the software development cycle from innovation, marketing requirement to product delivery.

Your Impact
This is a role within Cisco's groundbreaking Data Center Networking team. You will participate in projects involving development of platform independent software for our next generation network operating systems for Cisco’s industry leading Nexus family of switches. Design and Develop System Software for Ethernet Switch Products. Collaborate with cross functional teams which includes Hardware/Marketing/Testing groups to take developed products to market. Interact and Innovate with close collaboration with Distinguished and Principal engineers with focus on Scale, Performance and Reliability. You will work with a diverse group of some of the brightest problem solvers and thinkers in the Data Center Networking/Switching Team that work on next generation of Data Center & Cloud switches.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelors/Master of Engineering in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical Engineering
• Strong System programming skills in C
• Strong proficiency in Python & AI LLM Tool Usage
• Good Linux OS fundamentals

Preferred Qualification

• Good understanding in System and Networking concepts
• Sound background in Data structures and Algorithms.
• Good debugging and trouble shooting skills
• 8+ years of related work experience

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.

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Why Cisco?

Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.

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Join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader, where you will drive innovative designs and lead complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions and ensure product excellence.  If you have a passion for cutting-edge technology and a strong background in mechanical design, we want to hear from you!

Meet the Team

Join the Mechanical and Thermal Engineering team responsible for designing high-performance, scalable networking systems optimized for hyperscale and data center environments. Our solutions support massive throughput, energy efficiency, and programmability to meet the demands of AI workloads, cloud-scale fabrics, and next-generation data center architectures.

We are pioneering the future of data center networking by delivering unified, programmable silicon architectures that form the foundation for hyperscale and web-scale deployments. Our devices are designed for fixed and modular platforms, providing high speed without compromising programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scalability, or feature flexibility.

Be part of our team driving innovative network infrastructure solutions that power AI/ML clusters, large-scale fabrics, and data center interconnects.

Your Impact

As a member of the platform engineering mechanical team, you will work on current and next-generation mechanical designs for hyperscale and data center networking systems. We seek individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and value open communication, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success.

• Architect, design, and deliver system mechanical designs based on product requirements for data center and hyperscale networking equipment.
• Lead issue resolution by collaborating closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Hardware, Signal Integrity, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc.) to negotiate requirements and assess technical risks and tradeoffs.
• Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast materials that meet EMI, safety, and compliance standards.
• Work with thermal engineers to design and implement effective cooling solutions optimized for high-density data center environments.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong multitasking skills.
• Provide technical design guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate efficiently with cross-functional team members to achieve project goals and contribute positively to the engineering community.

Minimum Qualifications：

• BS in Mechanical Engineering plus 8 years of hands-on industry experience.
• Expert proficiency in one of the following 3D MCAD tools: Creo, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX, with a minimum of 10,000 hours of experience.
• Experience designing sheet metal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.

Preferred Qualifications：

• Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers
• Experience in designing sheet metal enclosures for fixed and modular systems
• Broad knowledge of other cross-functional design areas: PCB layout, EMI, safety, and thermal.
• Experience in plastic and die-casting design and tooling
• Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance analysis.
• Experience in structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis tools, such as PTC Creo Simulate or Ansys
• Thermal system design experience highly desired: heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management, team members and external vendors

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Meet the Team

Our Cisco Collaboration Devices organization includes one of our primary development centres in Galway, Ireland, where teams across UX, business, industrial design, software and hardware engineering, and product management work together to build the future of workplace collaboration.

Together, we create industry-leading collaboration experiences that blend hardware, software, and AI to help teams connect and work more effectively. Our solutions are used by millions of people every month to collaborate, communicate, and drive outcomes in modern workplaces.

The Product Management team sits at the intersection of customer needs, market opportunities, and engineering execution. We partner closely with software teams to shape product direction, define user value, and deliver meaningful innovation — increasingly focused on intelligent, software-driven experiences and agentic AI workflows that transform how teams work together.

You’ll join a highly capable, supportive team where expectations are high, learning is continuous, and impact happens early.

Your Impact

As an Early-in-Career Product Manager, you will take ownership of meaningful product areas while continuing to develop your product craft. This role is ideal for someone with initial industry experience who wants to grow quickly in a fast-moving, software-focused environment.

In this role, you will:

• Own and drive parts of a product or software area from discovery through delivery, partnering closely with engineering and design teams.

• Define product requirements and priorities using customer insights, usage data, and market understanding.

• Engage directly with customers to understand needs, validate solutions, and gather feedback.

• Shape product positioning and messaging in collaboration with Product Marketing to ensure our products resonate in the market.

• Work within agile development teams, contributing to backlog prioritization, iteration planning, and continuous delivery.

• Contribute to building intelligent workplace experiences powered by AI and emerging agentic workflows.

• Translate customer problems into clear product outcomes and measurable success metrics.

• Collaborate across software, UX, data, and go-to-market teams in a global environment.

• Support launches and continuous product improvement through rapid feedback loops.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in product management, software delivery, or a related role (e.g., engineering, business analysis, or product development).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Product Development, Business, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience or strong exposure to software product development and agile ways of working.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Eligible to work and live in Ireland without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with software teams building collaboration, SaaS, or AI-enabled products.

• Understanding of modern product practices such as agile development, experimentation, and data-informed decision making.

• Curiosity about AI-driven products, automation, or agentic systems that improve workplace productivity.

• Ability to balance analytical thinking with creativity and strong user empathy.

• Ownership mindset with the ability to proactively drive work forward.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.

• Passion for building products that solve real customer problems.

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.

Meet the Team

The PI Common Routing team develops software across the routing, switching and data center platform portfolio at Cisco and is investing heavily to transform networking through cutting-edge solutions that will change the way it is consumed. This means your work will transform our customers’ consumption of our systems from every angle.

Your Impact

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Software Engineer that wants to develop their technical skills by solving technical problems for our data center customers. You would play a critical role in the team developing and automating solution testing, as well as taking part in integration, performance, and end-to-end test activities for critical data center solution.

Responsibilities would include:

• Partnering with architects, technical marketing, product management, development teams to define and implement comprehensive test plans.
• Conducting test case and code reviews to validate test scenario accuracy and coverage.
• Modernizing and automating testing to improve overall code quality and automation code base.
• Providing technical expertise and mentorship to the team regarding proper test methodologies.
• Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating test activities.
• Designing, developing, and implementing automation and enhancing test automation framework as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS EE/CS combined with 6 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 8+ yrs related experience.
• Good experience in feature level testing and system level understanding of access, edge, core routing platforms and software stacks
• DC Networking Protocol ,Test Automation & AI knowledge is must
• Good understanding of networking protocols and different L2 to L7 technologies more specifically BGP, VXLAN, EVPN.
• Automation experience with Python or equivalent programming language
• Familiarity with GenAI tools and using GenAI in every activity is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with virtualization VMWare ESXI, KVM is a plus
• Familiarity with the SW development cycle and software engineering
• Excellent teamwork and people skills, problem solving skills
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols (ex: TCP/IP, Multicast)
• Familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

• Develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification and UX (User Experience) at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Partners with other teams including design and product management to create the right solution for the customers. Creates technical design documentation to be used by the team as well as contributing to user documentation to be used by end users. Debugs and addresses software issues during development and in production systems to support customers. Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes.
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Development req to support IIoT strategic objective of simplifying OT management and OT persona to outperform competitors.

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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 on Cisco's IIoT management strategy, with focus on embedded single / multi-device management, creating a simplified user experience for network and security management to help customers effectively manage their critical industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Clarity of Expectations: Understand clearly what is expected in your role, including technical deliverables and collaboration responsibilities.

• Use of Strengths: Leverage your UI development skills daily to contribute effectively to projects

  • Developing new user-facing features using Angular.js / React.js
  • Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
  • Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code, UT, FT.
  • Growth and Learning: Continuously challenge yourself to grow technically and professionally, including adopting new technologies and methodologies.
  • Innovation: Have the space and encouragement to innovate in UI design and development, improving user experience and product quality.
  • Deliver Outcomes with Quality and Urgency: Align your work with strategic goals, delivering high-quality UI components promptly.
  • Collaboration and Coaching: Work collaboratively within your team and across functions, sharing knowledge and supporting peers to achieve collective success.
  • Embrace Change and AI: Be open to adopting AI-driven tools and approaches that can enhance UI development and user experience.

Who You Are A qualified candidate will possess:

• MS/BS in computer science or engineering
• 1 to 3 years of software UI development experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Thorough understanding of Angular.JS, React.js and its core principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux), experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, modern front-end build pipelines and tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools GIT.
• Thorough understanding of unit test framework like Jest and Enzyme.
• AI tools experience / proficiency is a plus

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.

Meet the Team

We are seeking a skilled and experienced QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. This role requires a strong understanding of QA methodologies, proficiency in system testing, and the ability to analyze and debug complex systems. The candidate will develop and maintain automated testing frameworks. The candidate will work closely with developers and other QA engineers to identify, document, and resolve software defects.

Your Impact

• Develop Testing frameworks in Python.

• Develop, execute, and maintain system test cases using pytest to ensure product quality.

• Analyze and understand C++ code to identify potential issues and understand system behavior (without requiring C++ development skills)

• Debug issues, identify root causes within the product or test environment, and document findings.

• Utilize Jira for issue tracking, including creating, updating, and managing bug reports.

• Suggest and implement system test cases based on understanding existing and new features.

• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues and improve product quality.

• Participate in team’s code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience as a QA Engineer with a strong background in system testing.

• Proficiency in software engineering in Python and ability to read and understand C++ code.

• Experience with debugging complex systems and identifying root causes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the Networking domain (protocols, topologies, etc.)

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking systems.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle.

• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Proficiency in using pytest for test automation.

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Job Description

You will be responsible for designing, automating, and qualifying customer use cases on the Cisco 8000 Platform (IOS-XR). Your work will involve generating test plans, dynamically prioritizing based on customer requirements, and leveraging the right technical expertise to drive results. This role goes beyond traditional testing—you will:

Design and develop advanced test frameworks and automation tools to support large-scale test execution.

Execute test cases through automation, verifying defects and ensuring fixes are properly validated.

Leverage AI-powered tools and frameworks to improve test efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Build and integrate chatbots and AI assistants to support test execution, defect triaging, and on-demand knowledge retrieval.

Apply Generative AI for productivity improvements, including test case generation, YAML/config creation, log analysis, and root-cause guidance.

Proactively drive continuous improvements in test coverage, automation, and performance benchmarking, ensuring deployments meet customer scale and reliability expectations.

Research and adopt domain-specific AI models and foundational representations for networking automation, model safety, and intelligent observability.

Your passion for network automation, AI-driven productivity, and customer-first innovation will ensure smooth qualification and deployment of complex networking solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with 1 + years of professional experience, OR Master’s degree

Strong programming skills in Python

Hands-on experience with AI-based productivity tools, chatbot frameworks, or automation assistants.

Preferred Qualification: CCNA   Knowledge of Netconf, REST APIs, gNMI, gRPC, and OpenConfig/YANG models.

Familiarity with network automation tools (pyTest, Ansible, Jenkins, Robot Framework).

Expertise in Linux operating systems and Bash/Unix shell scripting.

Basic knowledge of Network protocols and technologies

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Join Cisco's Catalyst SD-WAN team as a Junior Test Engineer, where you will begin your career by contributing to the quality assurance of innovative SD-WAN solutions. This role is ideal for fresh graduates with foundational knowledge in networking principles, including routing, forwarding, and core security concepts. You will gain hands-on experience in test automation using Python scripting and develop your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing test cases to validate SD-WAN features and functionalities.

• Support the automation of test scripts using Python to improve testing efficiency.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and testing needs.

• Participate in troubleshooting and debugging issues found during testing.

• Learn and apply networking concepts related to routing, forwarding, and security in the context of SD-WAN.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and automation frameworks.

• Maintain documentation of test cases, results, and defects.

• Engage in training and development programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Basic understanding of networking principles, including routing and forwarding concepts.

• Fundamental knowledge of core network security principles.

• Working knowledge of Python scripting for automation or programming tasks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic technology environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or project experience related to networking or software testing.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.

• Exposure to automation frameworks or tools is a plus.

• Interest in Cisco SD-WAN technologies and enterprise networking solutions.

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.

Meet the Team

You will join the Mass-Scale Infrastructure Group (MIG) Platform Forwarding team, responsible for the high-performance data plane software powering Cisco IOS XR platforms.

We build and optimize forwarding systems that run on Cisco Silicon One (SiOne) Network Processing Units (NPUs), enabling the world’s largest service provider networks.

Our work sits at the hardware/software boundary, translating networking protocols into efficient NPU data plane implementations. We are modernizing embedded development using AI-assisted engineering practices to improve speed, quality, and scalability.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer – NPU Data Plane & Forwarding, you will design and implement high-performance forwarding features for carrier-grade routers.

You will:

• Develop Data Plane Features: Design and implement Layer 2 (EVPN, VPLS) and Layer 3 (SRv6, Segment Routing, MPLS, IPv4/v6) forwarding capabilities.
• Program NPUs: Translate protocol requirements into optimized NPU logic, including microcode and SDK integrations.
• Build Tunneling & Control Features: Implement and enhance TE-Tunnels, GRE, BFD, BGP Flowspec, ACLs, and slow-path handling.
• Optimize Performance: Profile and tune packet processing paths to meet strict latency and throughput targets.
• Debug Complex Systems: Perform deep troubleshooting across hardware and software layers using logs, core dumps, and packet traces.
• Embrace Modern Engineering Practices: Contribute to CI/CD workflows, structured code reviews, and leverage AI/LLM tools for code generation, testing, and analysis.

This role is ideal for engineers experienced in embedded systems, high-speed packet processing, and carrier-grade routing platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in embedded software development for networking products.
• Strong programming expertise in C/C++; working knowledge of Python for automation and tooling.
• Experience with NPU-based data plane architectures (e.g., Broadcom DNX, Silicon One, ezChip), including pipeline design and table management.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding protocols (EVPN, VPLS, SRv6, Segment Routing, MPLS, IPv4/v6).
• Experience implementing features such as TE-Tunnels, GRE, BFD, BGP Flowspec, ACLs, or similar forwarding mechanisms.
• Proven debugging experience in carrier-grade network operating systems.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD environments.
• Understanding of service provider network deployments (Core, Edge, Peering).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with P4 or similar NPU programming languages.
• Experience working with carrier-grade network operating systems, especially Cisco IOS XR.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, AI-driven log analysis).
• Experience optimizing high-throughput, low-latency packet processing systems.
• Strong grasp of hardware–software interaction and memory management in embedded environments.

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.

Meet the Team

Join Cisco’s Cloud and Data Center Engineering team—a collaborative group of engineers, architects, and operations specialists dedicated to designing, implementing, and optimizing Cisco’s cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure. Our team partners with product managers, security, and IT operations to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions, while staying aligned with Cisco’s security standards and industry best practices. We thrive on cross-functional collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering high-impact solutions that power Cisco’s business.

Your Impact

As a Cloud and Data Center Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based solutions, combining cutting-edge technologies to optimize architecture in line with Cisco’s security standards and policies.

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and security teams to develop detailed specifications for new cloud-based products, services, and applications, focusing on security optimization and scalability.

• Plan and execute compute and storage migration activities for data center relocation or consolidation projects, including assessing environments, creating migration strategies, and mitigating risks.

• Deploy, configure, and maintain virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, OpenStack), performing both live and cold VM migrations and decommissioning with minimal service disruption.

• Build and maintain enterprise storage systems (NAS/SAN), including volume/LUN creation, host mapping, multipathing, and data replication.

• Validate system performance and data integrity post-migration, conduct tuning and optimization, and ensure high availability and performance of systems.

• Write scripts to automate server operations and management, and maintain QA and production environments using automation tools.

• Build and maintain monitoring tools, analyze system trends, and proactively address blockers to meet deadlines.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (network, application, data center ops) while following ITIL-based request, change, and incident management processes.

• Produce clear migration documentation and handover materials, sharing learnings and supporting problem resolution across teams.

• Apply agile methodologies to manage timelines and deliverables, and ensure compliance with security, change management, and operational standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field plus 2 years of relevant experience, OR

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Experience in the design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions and application infrastructure.

• Working knowledge of virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, OpenStack) and migration activities.

• Familiarity with enterprise storage systems (NAS/SAN).

• Experience collaborating within cross-functional, agile teams.

• Understanding of security, compliance, and change management processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert-level experience in deploying, administering, and operating virtualization platforms (VMware, OpenStack).

• Strong expertise in building, operating, and tuning Linux and Windows Server environments for high availability and performance.

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise storage systems (e.g., NetApp) and storage architectures (NAS, SAN), including volume/LUN management, host mapping, multipathing, and data replication.

• Solid understanding of Cisco-based network architectures and fundamental networking concepts.

• Hands-on experience in data center operations, including hardware installation, rack management, cabling, and power management.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation for server and infrastructure management.

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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.

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We’re building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will shape experiences used by millions of people globally, enabling seamless collaboration regardless of device or location and empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our engineering teams are trusted to make the right decisions and are empowered to act on them. This is a friendly, energetic environment with a fast pace of delivery, working closely with co-located UX design and product management teams.

Your Impact

• Design, build, and lead the technical direction of end-user features used by millions of people worldwide.
• Own architectural decisions within your domain — defining, evolving, and clearly communicating scalable, maintainable designs aligned with broader platform strategy.
• Break down complex product requirements into clear technical designs and executable work, guiding teams from concept through delivery.
• Act as a technical leader and role model within the team, setting high standards for code quality, testing, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical growth through pairing, reviews, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Partner closely with product managers and designers to influence roadmap decisions, balancing customer value, technical health, and long-term sustainability.
• Listen to the customer and elevate their experience. CSAT, NPS, feedback, and metrics are their voice — drive investigations, identify root causes, and lead impactful improvements.
• Optimise — champion effective use of AI tools across the team to improve productivity, accelerate delivery, and focus effort on the most complex engineering challenges.
• Lead by example — bring curiosity, accountability, and positivity, helping foster a culture of ownership, learning, and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an analytical subject such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience, delivering high-quality, production-grade software in complex environments.
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading architecture and design discussions, influencing technical direction, and driving alignment across teams.
• Engineering Excellence: Deep programming and system design expertise, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and make sound technical decisions.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to lead a structured, scientific, and creative approach to solving complex technical and product challenges.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineers, product partners, and stakeholders at varying levels.
• Quality Focus: A strong commitment to quality, including test strategy definition, code reviews, operational readiness, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• End-to-end development experience across the stack, in some or all of the following areas:

Languages: Modern C++, Swift, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Python

UI Frameworks: Qt, Cocoa, React, Angular, or similar

Back-end: Java (Spring), RESTful APIs, WebSockets, distributed systems, and API design
* Significant experience contributing to or owning system architecture for large-scale, customer-facing applications.
* Strong experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, including contract testing and test automation in CI/CD pipelines.
* Practical experience or strong interest in AI-assisted development, including hands-on use of LLM-based tools for design exploration, scaffolding, refactoring, test generation, debugging, and improving developer productivity — with strong ownership of validated, production-ready solutions.
* Deep familiarity with Git, DevOps practices, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
* Experience optimising applications across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web platforms and ecosystems.

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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.

Meet the team:

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world. Cisco Silicon One (#CiscoSiliconOne) is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service provider, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio. Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's ground-breaking solutions by designing, developing and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the industry. 

Your Impact:

You will be in the Silicon One development organization as an ASIC Implementation Technical Lead  with a primary focus on Design-for-Test. You will work with Front-end RTL teams, backend physical design teams to understand chip architecture and drive DFT requirements early in the design cycle.  As a member of this team you will also be involved in crafting groundbreaking next generation networking chips. You will help lead to drive the DFT and quality process through the entire Implementation flow and post silicon validation phases with additional exposure to physical design signoff activities. 

Key Contributions:

• Manages the definition, architecture and design of high performance ASICs

• Owns applications or multiple complex functional areas

• Oversees reusable code and its applications

• Creates re-usable code that promotes efficiencies in new ways

• Defines verification strategies

• Coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to integrate into PD and DV flows

• Owns infrastructure and testing environmens

• Leads and designs the building blocks of multiple channels

• Applies and drives the design methodology from conception to production

• Influences and collaborates with teams to ensure specifications and requirements are met

• Leads technical expertise of a physical design function

• Interfaces with vendors and design leads on full chip timing closure, PI, and PV

• Owns the full electrical planning and specifications of electrical interfaces

• Develops multiple solutions, first test vehicles and performs verification and validation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or a Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required with at least 12+ years of experience. 

• Prior experience with Jtag protocols ( p1500, p1687) , Scan insertion and BIST architectures, including memory BIST and boundary scan. 

• Prior experience with ATPG and EDA tools like TestMax, Tetramax, Tessent tool sets, Test static timing analysis constraints development and timing closure,

• Prior experience working with Gate level simulation, including timing based simulations with sdf , debugging with VCS and other simulators. 

• Post-silicon validation and debug experience; Ability to work with ATE engineers on pattern translation and validation.

• Scripting skills: Tcl, Python/Perl. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Verilog design experience – developing custom DFT logic & IP integration; familiarity with functional verification 

• DFT CAD development – Test Architecture, Methodology and Infrastructure

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.

Meet the Team

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Development Test Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. This role requires a strong understanding of QA methodologies, proficiency in system testing, and the ability to analyze and debug complex systems. The candidate will develop and maintain automated testing frameworks. The candidate will work closely with developers and other QA engineers to identify, document, and resolve software defects.

Your Impact

• Develop Testing frameworks in Python.
• Develop, execute, and maintain system test cases using pytest to ensure product quality.
• Analyze and understand C++ code to identify potential issues and understand system behavior (without requiring C++ development skills)
• Debug issues, identify root causes within the product or test environment, and document findings.
• Utilize Jira for issue tracking, including creating, updating, and managing bug reports.
• Suggest and implement system test cases based on understanding existing and new features.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues and improve product quality.
• Participate in team’s code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 9+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience as a Software Development Test Engineer with a strong background in system testing.
• Proficiency in software engineering in Python environment.
• Ability to read and understand C++ code.
• Experience with debugging complex systems and identifying root causes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the Networking domain (protocols, topologies, etc.)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking systems.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in using pytest for test automation.

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.

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Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Our team develops ground-breaking software for leading Network Operating Systems like IOS-XR, IOS-XE, and NXOS. We focus on platform-independent components such as System/Infra software, OAM, and Serviceability, collaborating closely with Platform development teams. You'll join this world-class team to work on technologies that support top web-scale customers in managing their operations. The NeXT Platform Independent Common (PI-Common) group owns the development of high-performance software across Cisco's flagship routers and switches, including Enterprise Switching & Routers, Data Center Switches, and Service Provider Routing Platforms.
Your Impact:
As a Software Engineer with over 1-3 years of experience, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the following areas:
• We develop high-quality software on schedule, demonstrating creativity and intelligence.
• We craft and implement new features while maintaining existing ones.
• We exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective teamwork across the organization.
• We thrive in diverse teams, willing to work across geographies and physical boundaries.
• Be a quick learner with a strong determination and passion for perfection.
• We develop software for large, complex network devices, including routing and switching systems.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
This role requires a BSEE/CS, MS/CS, or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated experience in internetworking technologies and applications with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in software development using Python, Multithreading,
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Operating Systems, and Data Networking basics,
Preferred Qualifications (Good to have):
• Experience with Ansible and Terraform development
• Experience in any Cisco OS – XR, XE or NXOS,
• Experience in development using C Programming,

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.

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What You'll Do

Join our Cisco Silicon One architecture team, the core of silicon development at Cisco. Our architects manage all aspects of system chip development and provide specifications to various development teams. In this role you will:

• Define the features and specifications of future devices.
• Utilize a data-driven approach to model and analyze networks of tomorrow, providing optimal solutions for our customers.
• Model, analyze, and present simulation results for cutting-edge networking solutions across various use cases.
• Apply strong networking research skills and a robust theoretical background to your work.

Who You'll Work With

You will be part of Cisco’s Silicon One architecture team, which is central to Cisco’s ASIC group.

Our team, which operates with a startup mentality within a stable and leading corporation, drives the development of next-generation networking devices—Cisco Silicon One™.

Our design center is unique, hosting all silicon hardware and software development disciplines at one site. We are revolutionizing the industry by building a new internet for AI networks and the 5G era, with a unified, programmable silicon architecture that will underpin all of Cisco's future routing and switching products.

Our devices are engineered to be adaptable across service providers and web-scale markets, designed for both fixed and modular platforms. They deliver high speed without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale, or feature flexibility. Cisco Silicon One™ is set to be a transformative technology for decades to come.

Minimum Requirements

• Software Development Skills: Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Research Skills: Experience researching networking solutions.
• Self-Learning Ability: Capability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies from papers and specifications.
• Presentation Skills: Effective in communicating and presenting complex technical concepts.
• Curiosity & Innovation: A passion for innovation, with strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Team Player: Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to team goals.
• Technical Documentation: Strong writing skills for creating technical documents.

Preferred/Advantageous Qualifications

• Versatility: Adaptable to diverse tasks within the networking architecture domain.
• Network Modeling Experience: Familiarity with tools like ns-3 or OMNeT++.
• AI Knowledge: Familiarity with AI concepts.

Learn More About Us:

• Cisco Silicon One Overview
• Calcalist Article
• Cisco Silicon One on YouTube
• Cisco Silicon One Blog

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.

Meet the Team

Join Cisco's Webex Media engineering site in Stockholm, where we craft the meeting experience that connects people and businesses around the world. We are a highly motivated, startup‑like team within a global organization, combining the impact and resources of Cisco with the agility and camaraderie of a smaller group. Our work powers the shift to a hybrid workforce and aims to make people feel truly connected. You’ll find a friendly, supportive environment that celebrates creativity, growth, and a shared passion for building world‑class real‑time media experiences.

Your Impact

• Bring new real‑time media features to life based on product requirements.
• Perform peer code reviews and automate development workflows and quality gates.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including daily stand‑ups, planning, releases, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate across teams to broaden technical and soft skills through training and mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional software development experience and a MSc (or equivalent) in Software Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in C/C++ with strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience building native applications on Windows, macOS/iOS, Android (NDK), or Linux.
• Experience with media streaming and relevant protocols for real‑time applications.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Uses AI responsibly to accelerate development.
• Critically reviews AI-generated code before using it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing cross‑platform solutions using appropriate patterns and build tools.
• Hands‑on with public cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience with close‑to‑real‑time systems and performance‑sensitive code paths.
• Comfort with incremental development, testing, and A/B testing in production.
• Collaborative, friendly, and self‑directed; eager to learn and share knowledge.
• Steers AI effectively via context and prompt design.

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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.

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We’re building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our engineering teams know the right things to do and are empowered to do them. This is a friendly, energetic environment with a fast pace of delivery, working closely with co-located UX design and product management teams.

Your Impact

• Design, build, and technically lead end-user features used by millions of people worldwide.
• Own the breakdown of product requirements into clear technical designs and executable tasks, delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions within an existing framework.
• Act as a technical point of reference for the team — reviewing designs and code, guiding implementation decisions, and raising the bar for engineering quality.
• Listen to the customer and elevate their experience. CSAT, NPS, feedback, and metrics are their voice — investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive meaningful improvements.
• Play to win — partner closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver experiences that delight customers, balancing speed, quality, and long-term sustainability.
• Optimise — enable the team to focus on complex problems by using AI tools effectively and responsibly across the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Bring your fun, curiosity, and personality to the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an analytical subject such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong track record of delivering production-quality software at scale.
• Technical Depth: Strong architecture and programming expertise, with the ability to make sound technical decisions and quickly learn new technologies.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to apply and lead a structured, scientific, and creative approach to solving complex engineering problems.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams, influencing technical direction, and communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Quality Focus: Deep commitment to software quality, including test strategy definition, code reviews, and continuous improvement practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• End-to-end development experience across the stack, in some or all of the following areas:

• Languages: Modern C++, Swift, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Python

• UI Frameworks: Qt, Cocoa, React, Angular, or similar

• Back-end: Java (Spring), RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and API design

• Experience leading or significantly contributing to system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.

• Strong experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, including contract testing and test automation in CI pipelines.
• Practical experience or strong interest in AI-assisted development, including the use of LLM-based tools for scaffolding, refactoring, test generation, debugging, and improving developer productivity — with clear ownership of validated, production-ready code.
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps practices, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Experience optimising applications across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web platforms and ecosystems.

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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.

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We're building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our team is based in Galway. We operate a hybrid working model.

Your Impact

• Hands-on Technical Leadership: Drive and define technical design for projects and features, contributing meaningful code and technical artifacts. Lead team enablement efforts by unblocking engineers working through complex problems. Collaborate closely with product managers, UX, and other engineering teams, taking ownership of technical deliverables end to end.
• AI Focus: Provide technical leadership in AI-Driven initiative, guiding architecture, best practises, and responsible innovation.
• Full Lifecycle Development: Technical leadership in an agile team to design, develop, test, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.
• DevOps & Microservices: Help lead the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture.
• Embrace AI technology: Leveraging these transformative technologies to accelerate the team’s productivity and the delivery of customer features.
• Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Tackle varied and challenging problems daily, showing flexibility, a data-driven focus on quality, and an ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ownership & Quality: Take responsibility for leading tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.
• Support & Growth: Receive dedicated mentorship and formal training from a supportive team of fellow engineers to help you get up to speed and grow your skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3rd Level Qualification: Bachelor's or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Electronic/Software Engineering).
• Work experience: Demonstrated 8+ years experience in software development.
• Coding Aptitude: Extensive architecture and programming experience and the willingness to learn new technologies quickly.
• Problem Solver: Ability to apply and lead a scientific approach and creative skills to complex problems.
• Adaptable & Collaborative: Flexible, thrives in diverse team environments, and communicates clearly and precisely.
• Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning and quality results.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any of the following skills would be particularly advantageous, but we welcome applications without these:

• Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript
• Experience with data science / AI
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

We provide training and mentoring for all new team members to fill in any gaps.

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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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Who You'll Work With

The IBNG (Intent based Networking Group) develops software across the routing, switch and wireless platform portfolio at Cisco and is investing heavily to transform networking through cutting-edge solutions that will change the way IT is consumed. This means your work will transform our customers' consumption of our systems and solutions from every angle. Cisco's Enterprise Routing is multi-billion dollar growing business that generates its revenue primarily in the Mid-Range routing market space (Edge and Access Routing).  The Portfolio of this team includes SDWAN, SASE, Branch Security, Application Aware Routing, Centralized Policy, Cloud Controllers, Cloud Networking, COLO, SaaS Gateway, Cloud onramp and other next generation technology for WAN Infra. Cisco's Enterprise Routing has Platforms from Low End branches to High End Data Centres and Cloud Router to Extend Enterprise Network.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a high energy, self-motivated, bold, bright and empathetic Software Developer to join Enterprise Routing Technical Team. Be a part of Cisco's journey of Intent Based Networking, transforming the way people connect with technology.

Independently able to execute given functionality or features. Team is responsible to build and constantly enhance end-to-end Solution Automation Framework for next generation SDWAN solutions, which include SASE, SaaS gateway, branch security, COLO, Application QoE, Application Aware Routing. Responsibility will also be to build solution on multi-cloud (AWS, GSP, Azure etc) environment, Cloud controllers, Application Analytics, REST Infra, follow CI/CD practices.

Who You'll Work With

Enterprise routing team is a group of high energy, passionate on Quality, customer focused engineers who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to bear on the toughest engineering challenges. Work with a team of motivated A-players to create innovative solutions, work closely with other developers and software architects to develop best-in-class solution. Drive/collaborate with other technical leaders/software engineers on system/functional design, software implementation. 

Job Responsibilities

• Be part of a project team developing backend software for Cisco SD-WAN routers, controllers, and cloud-based services.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services, with a strong focus on RESTful APIs.
• Contribute to subsystem and product-level architecture, including functional and design specifications.
• Develop complex features spanning multiple modules with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Debug and resolve complex system-level issues in distributed environments.
• Write unit test plans and perform subsystem and system-level testing.
• Identify and fix issues found during internal verification as well as customer deployments.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies, tools, and frameworks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech / MCA in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java backend development, including:
• REST API design and implementation
• Microservices-based architectures
• Data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
• Good working knowledge of Python and scripting for automation, tooling, and operational workflows.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of Linux and Linux-based application environments.
• Experience with SD-WAN concepts, architectures, and use cases (control plane, data plane, orchestration, policies, security).
• Familiarity with distributed systems and backend services at scale.
• Working knowledge of open-source technologies such as:
• Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and similar data stores/search platforms
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, especially in areas such as:
• Network analytics
• Telemetry-driven insights
• Anomaly detection and optimization
• Experience with containers and virtualization technologies such as Docker/LXC and VMs.
• Knowledge of public cloud platforms and virtualization technologies (VMware, OpenStack, KVM) is a plus.
• Exposure to the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with development and CI/CD tools such as Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Jenkins.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and translate ideas into code.
• Ability to work independently with high ownership and minimal supervision.

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.

Meet the Team

The Platform Identity team builds the secure foundation that enables millions of users to access the Splunk and Cisco ecosystem seamlessly and safely. Our mission is to deliver a centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that is scalable, resilient, and intelligent. We are a highly collaborative engineering group working across product, security, and infrastructure teams to unify identity across the entire portfolio. If you’re inspired by large-scale engineering challenges and shaping the future of secure user experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer on the Platform Identity team, you will design, build, and operate the core identity services that power authentication, authorization, and user lifecycle management across Splunk and Cisco products. You will architect scalable and secure APIs, unify identity systems, and serve as a subject matter expert on modern identity protocols. Your work will directly strengthen platform security, improve customer trust, and influence our long-term identity strategy. You will also explore opportunities to use AI/ML to increase automation and enhance identity protection. Success in this role means delivering reliable services, driving technical excellence, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ship impactful solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in software engineering delivering scalable, production-grade services.
• Hands-on expertise with identity protocols such as SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and OAuth 2.0.
• Experience designing and implementing authorization models (RBAC, ABAC).
• Strong programming skills in C++ OR/AND Go.
• Experience building secure, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying AI/ML techniques in the identity, security, or platform engineering space.
• Familiarity with cloud provider IAM services (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud Identity).
• Knowledge of directory services such as LDAP or Active Directory.
• Contributions to open-source IAM projects or communities.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to partner with product, security, and engineering teams.

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.

Meet The Team
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.

Your Impact
In this role, you will architect and 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 resilient solutions 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.

• Architect and lead the implementation of scalable, user-friendly management solutions tailored for OT deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IT and OT network management, ensuring usability in industrial environments.
• Advocate and apply industry standards and frameworks such as the Purdue Model, IEC 62443/ISA-99, and other relevant IIoT security and interoperability standards.
• Oversee migration and modernization of Cisco's IIoT management portfolio toward a unified OT experience.
• Drive continuous improvements in performance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency through data analytics, predictive maintenance, and automation.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on IIoT best practices, security policies, and emerging technologies in industrial networking and edge computing.
• Engage with partners and customers to deliver customized IIoT solutions, leveraging Cisco's Solution Attached Services to accelerate adoption and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies specific to industrial environments, balancing confidentiality, availability, and safety priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 17+ years of software development experience.
• Proven expertise in industrial networking, including experience with ruggedized devices, sensors, and industrial device management solutions.
• Familiarity with IIoT standards and architectures such as the Purdue Model and IEC 62443/ISA-99.
• Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence challenges and solutions, including network segmentation, access control, and threat protection in industrial contexts.
• Ability to lead complex projects involving multi-repository and multi-service codebases, with a preference for experience in automation and AI-assisted development.
• Proven Experience of architecting network management platforms encompassing embedded management, scalability, machine learning, policy and access control, and cloud technologies.
• Strong leadership and Influencing skills driving decision making with consensus building.
• Working across large team with mentoring, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven track record in designing and developing distributed, scalable, highly available, low latency, and high throughput products and services.
• Full stack development experience with frontend technologies such as ReactJS and AngularJS, and backend technologies including Java, Python, and Golang.
• Familiarity with database modeling and technologies like MongoDB, Cassandra, Oracle, and Graph Databases.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 17-21 years of software development experience.
• 7+ years in technical lead or architect roles, specifically for management platforms covering both network device and management aspects.

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.

Meet the Team

We are the NEXT PI Common Team at CISCO.  Our team is the only team which works across all the CISCO BUs such as XE/XR/NX i.e. enterprise, SP and DC …. We develop platform independent software solutions and specialise at OSPF, ISIS, BGP, Multicast and OAM protocols.

Cisco’s Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE) team builds the foundational software that powers the world’s largest, most fast paced data centers. The PI-Common team

is at the core if this, as we build the routing protocols and infra, that are the heart of data centers. As AI/ML workloads explode and cloud-scale infrastructure becomes the norm, the industry is transforming—and Cisco is owning the way.

Our team, validates and tests the functional and solutions for the PI software.  The protocols comprise of IP, IPv6, IGP, Multicast, BFD, etc.   We participate in the entire work flow of the release starting form the requirement till the GA for the release.  We develop and use AI agents for the day to day work including the test planning till the automation.

The team is 90+ engineers with industry veterans and junior engineers with the great mix.

We’re looking for hard-working engineers who thrive on solving sophisticated problems, building distributed systems, and working hands-on with real-world infrastructure.

The work includes:

⁃            All the cisco PINs (XE/XR/NX), PI functional testing including protocols like OSPF/ISIS/PIM/MSDP/EIGRP/FHRP/BFD

⁃            Work on the technologies like EVPN, SDWAN, SDA, SR, SRv6.

⁃            Working on the customer profiles and solving customer problems.

⁃            Work closely on the releases starting from PRD review till the GA .

⁃            Strong automation and manual testing.

⁃            The team comprises of 90+ engineers with great mix of industry veterans and young talents.

⁃            Working on cutting edge technologies and on current IETF trends.

Your Impact

ou’ll be part of a high-performing team driving innovation across Cisco’s  portfolio, which includes Nexus 9000 series switches, NX-OS, and technologies like Routing Protocols, Routing Infra, Virtualization, VXLAN EVPN, segment routing, Multicast and telemetry. You’ll engage closely with senior engineers, architects, and open-source communities, influencing product direction and technical strategy.

⁃            Understand the whole customer use cases and solutions.

⁃            Strong automation using python with AI intensive skills.

⁃            Task involves review of the design documents, preparing the test plan, automation and manual testing.

⁃            Working on the customer problems.

Minimum Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points - these should be clearly defined,

• B.E./ BTech in Computer Science, ECE, or a related field
• 4–8 years of software development testing experience
• Strong proficiency in Python Scripting
• In-depth understanding of routing protocols such as OSPF, ISIS, MCAST, EIGRP, Segment Routing
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, multicast, switching, forwarding)
• Experience working with or developing for NX-OS or similar network operating systems
• Familiarity with YANG, SNMP, or model-driven telemetry
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points: these can include soft skills)

• Exposure to data center protocols such as Routing, VXLAN, EVPN, or segment routing,
• Exposure to open-source tools, network automation, or configuration frameworks
• Prior experience building infrastructure at scale
• Cisco PYATS hands-on experience

• • Basic of AI/ML and Exposure to AI tools for network automation

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.

Meet the Team

The Platform Identity team builds the secure foundation that enables millions of users to access the Splunk and Cisco ecosystem seamlessly and safely. Our mission is to deliver a centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that is scalable, resilient, and intelligent. We collaborate closely with product, security, and infrastructure teams to unify identity across the entire portfolio. If you’re passionate about learning modern identity technologies, solving meaningful engineering challenges, and growing your skills in a supportive environment, this team is the perfect place to start your journey.

Your Impact

As a Junior Software Engineer on the Platform Identity team, you will contribute to designing, building, and improving identity services that support authentication, authorization, and user lifecycle management across Splunk and Cisco products. You will work closely with senior engineers to implement secure and scalable features, maintain existing components, and learn best practices in distributed systems. You will have opportunities to explore identity protocols, contribute to API development, and get hands-on experience with modern security and IAM technologies. Success in this role means demonstrating curiosity, growth, solid technical fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate effectively with your team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Academic or early professional experience in software development (internships, projects, open-source contributions, or equivalent).
• Basic understanding of authentication or authorization concepts (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0 are a plus, but not mandatory).
• Fundamental programming skills in C++ and/or Go (university coursework or project experience acceptable).
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, networking basics).
• Eagerness to learn secure, distributed systems and identity technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or coursework.
• Familiarity with cloud services or IAM concepts (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) at a basic level.
• Knowledge of directory services (LDAP or Active Directory) or willingness to learn.
• Participation in open-source projects, coding competitions, or personal technical projects.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative 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.

Meet the Team

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Development Test Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. This role requires a strong understanding of QA methodologies, proficiency in system testing, and the ability to analyze and debug complex systems. The candidate will develop and maintain automated testing frameworks. The candidate will work closely with developers and other QA engineers to identify, document, and resolve software defects.

Your Impact

• Develop Testing frameworks in Python.
• Develop, execute, and maintain system test cases using pytest to ensure product quality.
• Analyze and understand C++ code to identify potential issues and understand system behavior (without requiring C++ development skills)
• Debug issues, identify root causes within the product or test environment, and document findings.
• Utilize Jira for issue tracking, including creating, updating, and managing bug reports.
• Suggest and implement system test cases based on understanding existing and new features.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues and improve product quality.
• Participate in team’s code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 to 8 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience as a Software Development Test Engineer with a strong background in system testing.
• Proficiency in software engineering in Python environment.
• Ability to read and understand C++ code.
• Experience with debugging complex systems and identifying root causes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the Networking domain (protocols, topologies, etc.)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking systems.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in using pytest for test automation.

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.

Meet The Team

Cisco IOS XR India group is responsible for architecting, designing, developing and supporting solutions for some of the world's largest service providers and web enterprises that are constantly evolving to meet customer business requirements. The team owns key protocol components in the NOS and is in charge of router observability and application hosting frameworks. This development team gets interleaved in every stage of SDLC starting with requirements collection from product managers all the way to deployment, integration & support of the solution involving interactions with a plethora of customers.

Your Impact

Engineer will be part of development team which is responsible for Feature development, testing & integration into customer environments. Many-a-times encouraged to be SPOC for a particular area of a component. Expected to have regular interactions with product management teams, testing teams and customer teams to translate requirements into working solutions. Develop expertise in OS protocols. Learn Cisco development/unit-test environments. Issue triage/support/monitoring/resolution.

Exposure to end-to-end software development process, Opportunity to work with world's top web players, Exposure to cutting edge technologies in OS/distributed systems domain, Challenged to develop best-in-class software, Experience of working with industry's finest engineers.

Develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification and UX (User Experience) at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Partners with other teams including design and product management to create the right solution for the customers.

• Experienced professional using best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
• Works independently but receives guidance and direction from leader then resolves the best approach to accomplish work.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Develops relationship with peer stakeholders within and across teams and builds productive working relationships.
• May lead projects with limited complexity to execute the defined software engineering roadmap.
• May lead small-to-medium features from technical design through completion.
• Stays current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices; coaches others, as needed.
• Contributes to delivery of high-quality design and deliverables.
• Advocates for new features within a product to address customer needs.
• Tracks metrics for product adoption and success.
• Writes functional clean code and unit tests with minimal guidance.
• Performs coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the development process under minimal supervision.
• Performs code reviews for others in project.
• Writes code enabling scale, reliability, and velocity in product releases.
• Contributes as a guide in secure coding principles and understands threat model of a feature.
• Troubleshoots complex issues within the production environment, may serve customers through on-call rotations to identify end user problems, may lead postmortem and write root cause analysis.
• Expert on multiple functional components.
• Shares knowledge across teams, both informally and formally (e.g., ad-hoc basis, internal presentations, blogs, newsletters).
• Coordinates and collaborates on project timelines and continuously reviews, updates, and communicates project specifications to team members and stakeholders.
• Develops remediation plans and alternatives to ensure timely delivery.
• Identifies and acts upon opportunities to assist others.
• Mentors peers and/or engineering interns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience.

. C / C++ networking expertise and Python knowledge
• Requires working knowledge and expanded conceptual knowledge in primary technical job family and broadens capabilities; has worked with and is proficient with current technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications.

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.

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We’re building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive

experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our engineering teams know the right things to do and are empowered to do them. This is a friendly, energetic environment with a fast pace of delivery, working closely with co-located UX design and product management teams.

Your Impact

• Design, build, and technically lead end-user features used by millions of people worldwide.
• Own the breakdown of product requirements into clear technical designs and executable tasks, delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions within an existing framework.
• Act as a technical point of reference for the team — reviewing designs and code, guiding implementation decisions, and raising the bar for engineering quality.
• Listen to the customer and elevate their experience. CSAT, NPS, feedback, and metrics are their voice — investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive meaningful improvements.
• Play to win — partner closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver experiences that delight customers, balancing speed, quality, and long-term sustainability.
• Optimise — enable the team to focus on complex problems by using AI tools effectively and responsibly across the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Bring your fun, curiosity, and personality to the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an analytical subject such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong track record of delivering production-quality software at scale.
• Technical Depth: Strong architecture and programming expertise, with the ability to make sound technical decisions and quickly learn new technologies.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to apply and lead a structured, scientific, and creative approach to solving complex engineering problems.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams, influencing technical direction, and communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Quality Focus: Deep commitment to software quality, including test strategy definition, code reviews, and continuous improvement practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• End-to-end development experience across the stack, in some or all of the following areas:

• Languages: Modern C++, Swift, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Python

• UI Frameworks: Qt, Cocoa, React, Angular, or similar

• Back-end: Java (Spring), RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and API design

• Experience leading or significantly contributing to system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.

• Strong experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, including contract testing and test automation in CI pipelines.
• Practical experience or strong interest in AI-assisted development, including the use of LLM-based tools for scaffolding, refactoring, test generation, debugging, and improving developer productivity — with clear ownership of validated, production-ready code.

• Familiarity with Git, DevOps practices, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

• Experience optimising applications across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web platforms and ecosystems.

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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.

Meet the Team

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the AZ Team in Tel Aviv — a group of passionate developers building the secure, scalable backbone of Cisco’s Customer Experience (CX) Platform.

Cisco’s CX organization is one of the company’s fastest-growing and most innovative groups, crafting a first-in-class digital experience for our customers and partners everywhere they connect with Cisco. The CX Platform supports diverse business requirements using emerging technologies, including predictive and generative AI, to drive customer success and accelerate time to value.

We’re at the epicenter of developing modern, cloud-native technologies that keep Cisco agile and adaptable in a constantly evolving market. The AZ Team does it “from A to Z — for developers, by developers.” We own everything from user management, authentication, and authorization to the data consumption layer that enables developers to build securely and efficiently. Our mission is to deliver seamless, scalable, and developer-friendly foundations that make it easy to create, connect, and innovate — ensuring that every part of the platform, from login to data insights, just works.

Your Impact

As a key member of the AZ Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of Cisco’s CX Platform — driving features and architectural decisions from concept to production-grade solutions. You’ll design and build secure, scalable systems for user management, authentication, authorization, and data access that serve thousands of developers across Cisco.

You will:

• Design, develop, and build platform-wide authentication and authorization services, creating a cohesive identity fabric that integrates seamlessly with multiple identity vendors and systems.

• Lead the evolution of the data consumption layer, enabling governed, efficient, and context-aware access to data across the CX ecosystem.

• Drive architectural decisions from concept to production, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and optimized for both developer experience and operational excellence.

• Leverage AI and automation to enhance access control, anomaly detection, and developer productivity — turning complex platform insights into actionable intelligence.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and infrastructure teams to build interoperable solutions that power Cisco’s next-generation developer platform.

• Influence platform-wide engineering standards, promoting robust design, observability, and maintainability across services.

• Champion developer experience, crafting APIs, SDKs, and tools that simplify integration and accelerate innovation.

• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical depth, curiosity, and impact-driven innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with proven ability to design, implement, and deliver complex distributed systems in production.

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and system-design skills, with a focus on scalability and maintainability.

• Validated experience in backend or full-stack development using one or more of the following languages: Java, TypeScript/Node.js, Go, or Python.

• Proven understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and RESTful or GraphQL APIs.

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native development on AWS, including containerized workloads running on EKS (Kubernetes).

• Proficiency with databases — relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, OpenSearch) — and familiarity with data-driven application design.

• Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, and modern identity and access management concepts.

• Familiarity with streaming and messaging systems, such as Apache Kafka.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or integrating with multiple identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping) and designing identity fabric or zero-trust architectures.

• Exposure to AI-driven platforms, leveraging AI/ML for developer productivity, anomaly detection, or access intelligence.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Helm and Terraform, and familiarity with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).

• Background in security-focused design, including secrets management, policy-as-code, and compliance automation.

• Experience contributing to platform engineering or developer-enablement initiatives in large-scale environments.

• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and building tools that make developers’ lives easier.

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.

Meet the Team

As a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Technical Leader on the Intersight Team you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud platforms. The broader team is composed of experienced engineers who value innovation and accountability. You will represent the Intersight SRE team, working in a dynamic environment, tackling challenges with creativity, providing technical leadership in defining and delivering on the team's technical roadmap. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, product management, customers and security teams, to design, influence, build, and maintain SaaS systems operating at multi-region scale. Your work will directly impact the success of our initiatives by ensuring the underlying platform infrastructure is robust, efficient, and aligned with operational excellence.

Your Impact

We are seeking an experienced Engineer to encourage and represent a high-performing team dedicated to ensuring the reliability and scalability of cloud services, with a focus on a rapidly growing next-generation project. The ideal candidate will have hands-on SRE or systems/network administration experience, with familiarity in AWS. This role involves close collaboration across product engineering, service engineering, and SRE teams in a high-trust, well-coordinated environment.
* Design, build, and optimize cloud and data infrastructure to ensure the high availability, reliability, and scalability of systems to meet customer needs, while implementing SRE principles such as monitoring, alerting, error budgets, and fault analysis.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including customers, development, product management, and security teams, to create secure, scalable solutions and enhance operational efficiency through automation.
* Troubleshoot complex technical problems in production environments, perform root cause analyses, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts through postmortem reviews and proactive performance optimization.
* Lead the architectural vision and shape the team’s technical strategy and roadmap, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals, driving innovation, and influencing the technical direction.
* Serve as a mentor and technical leader, guiding teams and fostering a culture of engineering and operational excellence by sharing your deep knowledge and experience.
* Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand use cases and feedback, translating them into actionable insights and effectively influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Utilize your strong programming skills to integrate software and systems engineering, building core data platform capabilities and automation to meet enterprise customer needs and roadmap objectives.
* Develop strategic roadmaps, processes, plans, and infrastructure to efficiently deploy new software components at an enterprise scale while enforcing engineering best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with 8-14+ years of related experience
* Extensive practical experience in several of the following areas: Linux, Public Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Networking, Security, Systems Administration, Software Development, and CI/CD
* Ability to design and implement scalable and well tested solutions, with focus on streamlining operations.
* Strong hands-on experience in cloud, preferably AWS.
* Strong Infrastructure as a Code skills, ideally with Terraform and EKS or Kubernetes.
* Experience with observability tools using Prometheus (Alertmanager), Grafana, Thanos, CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and the ELK
* Ability to write high quality code in Python, Go, or equivalent programming languages
* Good understanding of Unix/Linux systems, the kernel, system libraries, file systems, and client-server protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience building/managing a cloud-based data platform, automation and orchestration of their infrastructure and maintaining high availability, system reliability at scale.
* Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Have experience with architecting software and infrastructure at scale with a sense of ownership and accountability.
* Strong personal interest in learning, researching, and creating new technologies with high customer impact
* Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills, ability to convey complex technical information to non-experts
* Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to bring out the best in a technically diverse team
* Certifications: CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certifications in cloud and security domains.

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.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/31/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join the Cisco 8000 router software team as a Senior C++ Software developer working on the Silicon One NPU forwarding ASIC SDK. The Cisco 8000 family of routers powers the internet and is deployed by all major AI/ML Hyperscaler networks. As the product family evolves, we are seeking talented software engineers to drive our continued innovation.

If you are passionate about developing world-class products that are changing the Internet and AI/ML networks and want to work with amazing people, we invite you to join us!

What You'll Do

• Develop software in C++ and Python for the SiOne NPU SDK, which is central to the Cisco 8000 platforms. The SiOne NPU family of ASICs is rapidly evolving with an ambitious roadmap.
• Add new capabilities to the SDK, enabling Cisco 8000 customers to expand and enhance their networks.
• Able to analyze feature requirements, be able to lead the software design, and implementation and test the new software features.
• Ability to work independently but receives guidance and direction from their SW leader but then determines the best approach to complete the work
• Quality driven and delivers high quality designs and code that is well tested
• Able to guide junior software developers, and if required lead small teams of SW teams as needed
• Validate software functionality on standalone SDK simulators and hardware boards before integration with the Cisco 8000 systems team.
• Support and maintain the existing SDK and NPU family as deployed on the Cisco 8000 platform.
• Collaborate with the current SDK software team, gaining in-depth knowledge of world-class silicon, programming models, and the Cisco 8000 platform.
• Collaborate as needed with Principle Software Engineers and ASIC leads on designs and solutions.
• Utilize AI tools to assist in software development and testing.
• Work cross-functionally with teams in the US, India, and Israel.
• Join a team of dedicated engineers with a proven track record of delivering industry-leading products for today's internet and AI/ML networks.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, ideally in C++ embedded systems
• 5+ years in Object Oriented programming
• 5+ years working in a Linux environment.
• 3+ years working with networking technologies and concepts or a strong understanding of networking and packet forwarding

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded systems and working with network processing units (NPUs).
• Experience with routers, routing protocols, and packet forwarding.
• Experience with AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Cursor AI, Windsurf).

Cisco may use AI Tools to review candidate-provided details—such as skills, experience, location, and education—to determine how closely candidates match job criteria. AI Tools are intended to guide and support the recruitment team in identifying and prioritizing candidates but are not used in isolation or without human judgment. For more information about Cisco’s use of AI please see the Job Candidate Privacy Statement found here.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $127,700.00 to $177,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$165,000.00 - $277,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$146,700.00 - $247,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Join our innovative SDWAN development team as a Software Engineer where you’ll design and deliver next-generation security solutions for Cisco’s industry-leading SDWAN technology. You will actively contribute to the development of advanced features in SDWAN, with a focus on security, data plane, and infrastructure, while integrating Artificial Intelligence techniques to optimize and safeguard SDWAN operations. You’ll leverage modern AI tools to enhance software development practices to help drive greater efficiency, quality, and innovation across the team.

Who You’ll Work With:

You’ll be a key part of Cisco’s Enterprise Routing group. Our SDWAN team is responsible for architecting and engineering cutting-edge SDWAN features that set industry standards. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure SDWAN solutions that address the evolving needs of global enterprise networks, and you’ll champion the adoption of AI-powered tools throughout the development lifecycle.

Who You Are:

* Software Engineer focused on delivering Secure SDWAN solutions for customers.

* Operate within a process-driven environment, emphasizing robust, disciplined software development, secure coding, and the effective use of AI tools.

* Understand and contribute to requirements, author functional and design specifications, demonstrate technical leadership, and drive high-quality execution.

* Champion the adoption of AI tools for tasks such as code generation, automated testing, intelligent code review, and continuous integration/deployment optimization.

* Lead subsystem development, independently designing and implementing large-scale software components—especially within networking data paths—with an eye for performance and security.

* Strong understanding of CPU architectures and their implications for secure, high-performance code.

* Demonstrated expertise in network security best practices, and secure software lifecycle principles.

* Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies, including AI/ML frameworks, AI-powered development tools, and security solutions.

* Motivated, collaborative, and adaptable team player; able to work independently and communicate technical concepts effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

* 1 to 3 years of relevant software development experience (networking, embedded systems, or related areas)

* Expert proficiency in C; experience with C++ and other languages is highly desirable.

* Proficient in at least one scripting language (Python required), with hands-on experience with AI/ML techniques is highly desirable.

* Experience using modern AI tools for development (e.g., AI-driven code assistants, static analysis tools, test automation platforms).

* Experience with POKY or other custom kernel environments is desirable.

* Deep knowledge of Linux OS, including kernel driver development and Linux system programming.

* Experience with embedded operating systems and Linux in resource-constrained environments.

* Background in implementing secure code, security protocols, and/or leveraging AI/ML for security analytics is highly desirable.

* Strong self-motivation and problem-solving skills, with a passion for innovation and improving customer experience through secure, intelligent solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Direct experience in integrating AI/ML techniques within networking or security products.

* Familiarity with security frameworks, encryption standards, and best practices in enterprise networking.

* Familiarity with security for dataplane including various flavors of NAT

* Demonstrated experience in evaluating and deploying AI tools in software development pipelines.

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.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/13/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is hybrid.

Meet the Team

Join Cisco’s Enterprise Search team, responsible for powering intelligent knowledge discovery across the company. Our mission is to deliver highly relevant, scalable, and AI-enhanced search experiences that help employees and customers quickly find the information they need. We combine deep expertise in search infrastructure, ranking science, and distributed systems with modern Generative AI capabilities to transform traditional information retrieval into intelligent, context-aware discovery.

We are a collaborative team of search engineers, data scientists, and AI practitioners who value experimentation, measurable impact, and technical excellence. What makes this team exciting is the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise search by integrating traditional information retrieval with cutting-edge AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic frameworks at scale.

Your Impact

• Architect and optimize hybrid retrieval systems leveraging Elasticsearch, semantic embeddings, and re-ranking models to improve top-k relevance, latency, and downstream Generative AI response quality.
• Develop and tune relevance models using query analytics, behavioral signals, and experimentation frameworks to improve search outcomes.
• Integrate Generative AI capabilities with traditional information retrieval systems to create intelligent, context-aware search experiences.
• Implement and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines that combine structured and unstructured enterprise data sources.
• Partner with AI engineers, platform teams, and product stakeholders to define measurable improvements in search quality and user satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Retrieval, Data Science, or related field with 5+ years of experience in search engineering or relevance optimization.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating Elasticsearch in production environments.
• Demonstrated experience tuning search relevance (ranking, scoring models, analyzers, tokenization, synonyms, boosting).
• Experience working with large-scale structured and unstructured data sets.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar programming language for search and data processing applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Generative AI or LLM-based systems with search platforms.
• Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks and vector search techniques.
• Experience with hybrid search (keyword + vector search) and embedding-based retrieval systems.
• Knowledge of evaluation metrics such as NDCG, MRR, precision/recall, and A/B testing for search optimization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate search relevance improvements into business impact.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $118,700.00 to $160,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$147,800.00 - $222,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$135,400.00 - $197,100.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where you will drive innovative designs and lead complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions and ensure product excellence.  If you have a passion for cutting-edge technology and a strong background in mechanical design, we want to hear from you!

Meet the Team

Join the Mechanical and Thermal Engineering team responsible for designing high-performance, scalable networking systems optimized for hyperscale and data center environments. Our solutions support massive throughput, energy efficiency, and programmability to meet the demands of AI workloads, cloud-scale fabrics, and next-generation data center architectures.

We are pioneering the future of data center networking by delivering unified, programmable silicon architectures that form the foundation for hyperscale and web-scale deployments. Our devices are designed for fixed and modular platforms, providing high speed without compromising programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scalability, or feature flexibility.

Be part of our team driving innovative network infrastructure solutions that power AI/ML clusters, large-scale fabrics, and data center interconnects.

Your Impact

As a member of the platform engineering mechanical team, you will work on current and next-generation mechanical designs for hyperscale and data center networking systems. We seek individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and value open communication, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success.

• Architect, design, and deliver system mechanical designs based on product requirements for data center and hyperscale networking equipment.
• Lead issue resolution by collaborating closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Hardware, Signal Integrity, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc.) to negotiate requirements and assess technical risks and tradeoffs.
• Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast materials that meet EMI, safety, and compliance standards.
• Work with thermal engineers to design and implement effective cooling solutions optimized for high-density data center environments.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong multitasking skills.
• Provide technical design guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate efficiently with cross-functional team members to achieve project goals and contribute positively to the engineering community.

Minimum Qualifications：

• BS in Mechanical Engineering plus 8 years of hands-on industry experience.
• Expert proficiency in one of the following 3D MCAD tools: Creo, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX, with a minimum of 10,000 hours of experience.
• Experience designing sheet metal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.

Preferred Qualifications：

• Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers
• Experience in designing sheet metal enclosures for fixed and modular systems
• Broad knowledge of other cross-functional design areas: PCB layout, EMI, safety, and thermal.
• Experience in plastic and die-casting design and tooling
• Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance analysis.
• Experience in structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis tools, such as PTC Creo Simulate or Ansys
• Thermal system design experience highly desired: heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management, team members and external vendors

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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.

Meet the Team

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) at Cisco is seeking skilled software engineers to join our Diagnostic/BSP team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our world-class hardware. Our team develops software for Cisco’s network switches and routers, which feature advanced application awareness to build a flexible and agile network infrastructure. These capabilities support multi-layered responses to the diverse workload demands of AI and ML. This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skill set and gain visibility and recognition across cross-functional teams within Cisco. We value motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex challenges and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Your Impact

• Design, and develop, BSP, and Diagnostics for Cisco Core and Edge routing products.

• Design, develop, and test kernel and user space device drivers for FPGA and networking peripherals.

• Develop and execute software test plans.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years experience.
• Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming.
• Strong hardware and device driver development background, including experience with Linux hardware bring-up.
• Demonstrated experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, event handling, and state machine implementation.
• Skilled in developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers for protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB.
• Experience developing software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot software defects from kernel modules to applications.
• Experience with collaborative system design, specification writing, and requirements review.
• Commitment to quality, mentoring, and continuous learning in networking, optics, and embedded systems.
• Experience with AI/ML.
• Knowledge of Layer 2/3 network protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience with network processors and optical networking.
• Familiarity with secure-boot, open-source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP).
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of software quality processes.

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.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet The Team
We are building a foundational AI team focused on developing innovative Agentic & LLM based productivity solutions. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing enterprise-scale, agentic GenAI systems that seamlessly integrate large language models (LLMs) with enterprise data. A central mission of this position is to design and deploy intelligent, automated root cause analysis (RCA) tools tailored for the networking domain. These tools will leverage multi-step reasoning, intelligent retrieval, and deep integration with networking data sources to rapidly identify, diagnose, and resolve complex issues in production environments.

Your Impact

This role drives transformative innovation by architecting and deploying scalable, enterprise-grade agentic AI solutions that integrate large language models with critical networking and telemetry data. By delivering intelligent, automated root cause analysis (RCA) tools and advanced multi-agent architectures, you accelerate the software development lifecycle by providing developers with AI-driven insights that streamline debugging and validation.

Your work directly supports Cisco's strategic objectives by enabling smarter, faster decision-making and improving customer experience through cutting-edge AI technologies. These contributions ensure high system performance and scalability, positioning Cisco as a leader in both AI-driven network automation and high-velocity software delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and deploy agentic GenAI applications leveraging LLMs and advanced multi-agent architectures.
• Integrate enterprise data sources with LLMs to facilitate intelligent retrieval, context management, and multi-step automated reasoning.
• Develop and maintain reliable, scalable AI-driven systems with a strong focus on automated failure analysis and debugging.
• Architect and implement solutions that include tool calling, memory management, and effective context handling to optimize performance and accuracy.
• Lead initiatives in deploying machine learning and AI systems at enterprise scale, ensuring high reliability and low latency.
• Collaborate closely with research, data engineering, and product teams to translate business requirements into robust AI solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability, monitoring, and automated diagnostics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors with 8+ years related experience, or Masters with 6+ years related experience, or PhD with 3+ year related experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-scale GenAI or agentic systems using large language models (LLMs) in production environments.
• Experience with multi-agent architectures to include tool integration, memory, and context management in AI applications.
• Debugging experience, automated failure analysis and reliability assurance for AI-driven solutions.
• Experience using python programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), deep research techniques, and frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph.
• Familiarity with enterprise data integration and intelligent retrieval mechanisms.
• Knowledge of advanced monitoring, observability, and diagnostics for AI systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with agentic AI and prompting.

Cisco may use AI Tools to review candidate-provided details—such as skills, experience, location, and education—to determine how closely candidates match job criteria. AI Tools are intended to guide and support the recruitment team in identifying and prioritizing candidates but are not used in isolation or without human judgment. For more information about Cisco’s use of AI please see the Job Candidate Privacy Statement found here.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $157,600.00 to $199,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$212,300.00 - $317,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$193,800.00 - $282,100.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Meet The Team

The team specialises in delivering high-impact Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for AI-driven and massively scalable data-centre solutions. We work directly with customers to understand sophisticated requirements and architectures, taking full ownership of system configuration and end-to-end PoC execution. In these engagements, we rigorously analyse any convergence related test case that doesn'tencouragedpected result —drilling deep into protocols, system behaviour, and configuration to identify and resolve performance gaps. This enables us to deliver actionable optimisation insights, fine-tuning recommendations build mentorship guidance that achieve lower convergence, low laten outstanding superior performance. We perform root-cause analysis to ensure reliability and repeatable results, and collaborate closely with development engineering teams to supervise and resolve improvement improvementt requests, ensuring production-ready outcomes.

Your Impact

• Work with cutting-edge 400G/800G Ethernet fabrics used in AI and GPU data centers.
• Gain exposure to IP routed and VxLAN fabric  and the full NVMeoF stack, from Linux kernel tuning to RoCEv2 fabric automation.
• Hands-on lab environment involving both software-based and hardware-based testing.
• Collaborate with senior architects to compose next-generation lossless Ethernet builds for AI workloads
• Configure and validate Linux/Ubuntu servers for RoCEv2 and NVMeoF traffic generation using 400G NICs.
• Perform system-level tuning including kernel parameters, sysctl, IRQ affinity, NUMA, hugepages, and NIC offloads to optimize RDMA performance.
• Execute NVMeoF traffic tests using software tools (e.g.,IB Perf) and hardware traffic generators (Spirent).
• Capture and analyze fabric metrics such as latency, throughput, packet loss, and congestion response.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure lossless Ethernet behavior using PFC and ECN.
• Configure and validate BGP EVPN/VxLAN-based fabrics for IP-routed data center connectivity.
• Troubleshoot Layer 2/3 networking issues, RoCEv2 packet drops, and flow control problems.
• Collect and analyze NIC counters, RDMA statistics, and telemetry data for performance troubleshooting
• Create and maintain detailed test plans, automation documentation, and configuration templates.
• Generate comprehensive test reports and performance summaries for engineering and management reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and AI platform teams to enhance fabric performance and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid understanding of RDMA, RoCEv2, and NVMe over IP Fabrics (RDMA) architectures.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Ubuntu systems administration and tuning.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation frameworks (pytest, paramiko, REST APIs, YAML, Ansible).
• Experience configuring PFC and ECN parameters on Linux servers and network switches for RoCEv2.
• Familiarity with traffic generation tools, and commercial hardware tools (Ixia, Spirent).
• Deep knowledge of network protocols including IP, BGP, VxLAN, TCP congestion control, and QoS.
• Strong debugging skills using Linux utilities (ethtool, tc, sysctl, ibv_devinfo, rdma link, nvme list).
• Experience tuning 400G NICs (MTU, SR-IOV, offloads, NUMA pinning, IRQ balancing).

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of network telemetry and performance monitoring tools (SNMP, gNMI, Prometheus).
• Exposure to AI or GPU cluster interconnect testing (InfiniBand or RoCE).
• Familiarity with Cisco Nexus 9K
• Working knowledge of automation tools like Ansible or Jenkins.
• Experience with SPDK/DPDK and user-space NVMeoF implementations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience in network test and automation environments.

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.

Meet The Team

Welcome to the Post-Silicon Validation Team at Cisco Silicon One , where startup energy meets the scale of a global technology leader.

As part of Cisco’ Silicon One Group, we help deliver the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms behind Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products used by enterprises, service providers, public sector, and non-profit organizations worldwide.

Our team works side by side with verification engineers, designers, and cross-functional partners to validate complex ASICs across their full lifecycle and ensure outstanding product quality.

At the center of this innovation is Cisco Silicon One, the industry’s only unified silicon architecture, powering platforms from Top-of-Rack switches to web-scale data centers and critical AI infrastructure.

Your Impact

Lead validation work for complex networking ASICs, from first silicon bring-up to production.

Manage and support a small validation team, and guide daily technical work.

Own the validation plan for features, performance, power, and reliability.

Find and solve issues across silicon, firmware, drivers, and system software.

Work with architecture, SDK, and firmware teams to improve product quality, stability, and test coverage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead post-silicon validation and debug for networking ASIC projects.
• Manage tasks and technical direction for a small validation team.
• Build and run validation plans for function, performance, power, and reliability.
• Drive silicon bring-up, stepping checks, and production readiness.
• Develop validation tools and automation using C/C++ and Python.
• Run stress and long tests to find hidden silicon problems.
• Debug hardware and software issues in the lab.
• Validate networking features and interfaces (for example Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes, DDR, SPI, I2C, UART).
• Add tests to regression flows and track progress until closure.
• Document results, issues, and recommended fixes clearly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 5+ years of post-silicon validation and debug experience.
• Strong experience in C/C++ for low-level or system-level development. Python scripting experience for test automation and analysis.
• Hands-on hardware-software co-debug experience in lab environments.
• Experience validating networking architectures/protocols and debugging high-speed interfaces (for example PCIe, DDR, SerDes, USB, SPI/I2C/UART).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct management experience.
• Experience with networking ASICs, switches, routers, or NPUs.
• Knowledge of Ethernet standards, PCIe, and high-speed SerDes.
• Experience with Linux kernel, drivers, and networking stack.
• Familiarity with traffic generators and packet/protocol analyzers.
• Experience with performance benchmarking, latency analysis, and throughput optimization.

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.

Meet the Team

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) at Cisco is seeking skilled software engineers to join our Diagnostic/BSP team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our world-class hardware. Our team develops software for Cisco’s network switches and routers, which feature advanced application awareness to build a flexible and agile network infrastructure. These capabilities support multi-layered responses to the diverse workload demands of AI and ML. This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skill set and gain visibility and recognition across cross-functional teams within Cisco. We value motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex challenges and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. 

Your Impact

• Architect and develop BIOS, BSP, and diagnostics for Cisco's Core and Edge routing products.
• Design, develop, and test device drivers for FPGA and high-speed networking peripherals.
• Develop and execute software test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug prototypes and validate software.
• Innovate and drive unique software, hardware, and technology solutions with a global impact on Cisco's product portfolio.
• Utilize deep technical expertise for complex consultations and act as an expert both internally and externally.
• Shape technology and industry trends to enable a competitive advantage and ensure long-term business impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 18+ years experience, or Master’s degree with 15+ years experience.
• Current experience in C, C++, and Python programming for embedded systems.
• Prior experience in hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring-up, multi-threading, event handling, and state machine implementation.
• Prior experience with Sonic, ONIE, BMC, IPMI, and/or Redfish technologies.
• Prior experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, GPIO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB.
• Experience leading board bring-up, validation, and debugging of embedded systems.
• Ability to develop software from concept through delivery for large-scale, high-bandwidth systems.
• Prior experience with troubleshooting skills for software defects from kernel modules to applications.
• Prior experience in collaborative system design, specification writing, and requirements review.
• AI/ML experience and knowledge of Layer 2/3 network protocols, network processors, optical networking, secure-boot, open-source tools, CMIS, and SFF standards (SFP, QSFP).

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.

Meet the Team

This team develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification and UX (User Experience) at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Partners with other teams including design and product management to create the right solution for the customers. Creates technical design documentation to be used by the team as well as contributing to user documentation to be used by end users. Debugs and addresses software issues during development and in production systems to support customers. Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes.

Your Impact

You’ll work closely with a team of experts focused on Cisco’s Enterprise Routing portfolio, including ASR1k, ISR4k, Cat8k, ENCS, CSR Cloud Services Router, CSP Cloud Services Platform, Cisco G2 secure router family and SDWAN. You’ll gain deep insight into Cisco product functionality and play a key role in influencing and driving service improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Handle complex customer escalations and drive critical outage resolution across enterprise and service provider environments.
• Collaborate with TAC, engineering BU, and product teams for defect identification and fixes.
• Leads postmortems and reviews root cause analysis, ensures on call coverage.
• Deliver Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), corrective actions, and long-term recommendations.
• Diagnose and resolve complex routing failures on IOS-XE and related platforms.
• Expert on multiple functional components
• Provide architecture-level guidance and expert troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a results-oriented approach while continuously developing technical and leadership skills.
• Create knowledge artifacts, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best-practice designs.
• Mentors peers or others on the team
• Facilitates/encourages knowledge sharing in the team (e.g., brownbags, demos, design sessions)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience.
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in primary technical job family and knowledge of related technical job families; has worked extensively with a range of technologies.
• 4-8 Years of experience in TAC, escalation, or senior network engineering roles
• Technical expertise at the CCNA/CCNP/CCIE level, with strong hands-on experience in Cisco Routing and SD-WAN.
• Solid understanding of IP routing technologies; experience analyzing packet captures, logs, debugs, and control-plane events.
• Demonstrated crisis management, planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven customer support abilities and experience managing cross-functional activities.
• A passion for learning and working with the latest Cisco routing technologies (ASR1k, ISR4k, Cat8k, ENCS, CSR, CSP, Viptela SDWAN).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IP technologies.
• Solid experience in TAC, escalation, or senior network engineering roles

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.

Software Engineer

Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We're building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our team is based in one of our central London offices, near Liverpool Street station. We operate a hybrid working model, meeting to collaborate in the office three times a week.

Your Impact

• Full Lifecycle Development: Work in an agile team to design, develop, test, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.
• DevOps & Microservices: Be trained on and help manage the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture, including being part of an on-call rotation.
• Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Tackle varied and challenging problems daily, showing flexibility, a data-driven focus on quality, and an ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ownership & Quality: Take responsibility for tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.
• AI: Use a variety of AI tools in your daily workflow for enhanced productivity; contribute to Cisco’s growth by using and applying AI in new scenarios and opportunities.
• Support & Growth: Receive dedicated mentorship and formal training from a supportive team of fellow engineers to help you get up to speed and grow your skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Analytical Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics).
• Coding Aptitude: 2+ years of professional programming experience in C++/C#, and the willingness to learn new languages quickly.
• Experience with Linux development: Experience with using Linux and developing software running on Linux.
• Experience with virtualisation and containers: An understanding of virtual machines and containerisation technologies, and experience with Docker.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any of the following skills would be particularly advantageous, but we welcome applications without these:

• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Windows development
• Experience with data science / AI
• Knowledge of networks and networking protocols (such as TCP/IP and HTTP)
• Exposure to cryptography
• Familiarity with audio and video coding, processing techniques, and technologies (such as Opus or H.264)
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

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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.

Meet the team:

Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations.

Cisco Isovalent is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team working on the full stack web and on-premise applications. This critical role involves spearheading the integration of Cisco Isovalent's solutions with various platforms and technologies, enabling seamless deployment and operation for our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in software engineering, coupled with exceptional leadership skills, strong experience both deploying software on cloud platforms, directly and via their marketplaces.

Your Impact:

• Grow and mentor software engineers and technical leaders
• Deliver continuous feedback and performance review of engineers, with input from technical leader and senior leadership
• Structure and track progress on projects and ensure accountability for them
• Preserve the engineering culture as we scale out the team
• Being a role model of company culture and values
• Manage and coordinate India and EU team members, as well as coordinated with the global management team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 9+ years of experience in Software Engineering
• Experience in management or leadership roles
• Experience in Javascript/Typescript, alongside experience in React, Angular, or other similar technology
• Experienced developing using backend languages such as Go, Ruby on Rails, or nodeJs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with networking, network security, cloud engineering
• Experience of interacting and working with customers
• Experience managing independent, strong, and diverse teams
• Strong understanding of customer value

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Meet the Team

Our team is pivotal within Cisco's Legal IT organization, providing technology leadership for the Cisco Legal Business unit. We ensure our solutions provide reliable and efficient support for legal.

Our work underpins Cisco's legal and business processes by advancing the AI and automation capabilities to meet evolving compliance and business needs. By integrating Agentic AI, we drive automation and innovation, enhancing efficiency and delivering measurable value to stakeholders company-wide.

Comprising skilled engineers and legal IT professionals, our collaborative and forward-thinking team fosters a dynamic, supportive culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Joining us means being at the forefront of digital transformation in legal operations, pioneering AI-driven contract management solutions that streamline workflows and set new standards for efficiency and compliance-offering a unique opportunity to impact Cisco's business alongside a talented, dedicated team.

Your Impact

Develop, enhance and maintenance of Cisco's Legal systems, transitioning/modernizing from legacy applications to a secure, cloud-based platform to support legal operations effectively.

Drive integration of Agentic AI into workflows to automate processes, improve efficiency, and foster innovation within legal contract management.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the Legal system meets evolving business and compliance requirements, delivering measurable value to internal stakeholders.

Manage system reliability, security, and continuous improvement to sustain Cisco's legal operational excellence and agility.

Minimum Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

• Basic knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts within a technical discipline.

• Exposure to current technologies through coursework or internship experience.

• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as C/C++, Python, or Java.

• 0 years of previous professional experience (suitable for recent graduates).

Preferred Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points: these can include soft skills)

• Proficiency in Python with a solid understanding of fundamental data structures.

• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.

• Practical experience in AI and machine learning projects.

• Experience with databases, web application development, and web services.

•Excellent communication and eagerness to learn new skills and broaden technical expertise, while being self-motivated with a focus on execution.

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.

Develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification and UX (User Experience) at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Partners with other teams including design and product management to create the right solution for the customers. Creates technical design documentation to be used by the team as well as contributing to user documentation to be used by end users. Debugs and addresses software issues during development and in production systems to support customers. Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes.

What You’ll Do:
• Recognized as an expert within Cisco.
• Proactively identifies and participates in the resolution of complex problems that impact the direction of the business.
• Develops and delivers innovative strategies that benefit customers and/or clients.
• Leads major business projects which impact a region or entire function.
• Contributes to the development of annual organizational objectives/priorities.
• Builds and maintains long-term relationships with key stakeholders to ensure products and services reflect the needs and direction of the business.
• Translates and influences the regional or functional strategic vision into a technical vision with clear engineering priorities, ensuring understanding and alignment across teams.
• May lead projects that span the business segment, function or region.
• May drive large features from technical design through completion.
• Leads the development and implementation of software development lifecycle and agile engineering strategies across applicable teams in anticipation of the changing software development environment.
• Influences technical direction and deliverables across the function.
• Recognizes and makes trade-offs with respect to the whole system and defines new product categories.
• Leads design choices within the context of all Cisco offerings.
• Drives product success through creating metrics and influencing product adoption and direction.
• Writes and sets the standard for functional clean code.
• Develops and drives utilization and support for processes for issue identification and sustainable response, proactive tooling, and continuous improvement for production systems.
• Industry or thought leader on scale, performance, or design patterns.
• May represent or present team outputs at external events.
• Communicates product or program priorities, deadlines, and shifts in requirements in the context of engineering priorities and user needs.
• Negotiates and drives trade-offs in timing, build, and specifications to meet the needs of users and cross-functional partners.
• Leads, mentors, and influences senior engineers.
• Improves knowledge sharing processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience.
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in primary job family or field of specialization; has a wide-range of experiences and advanced technical acumen serving as an advisor to management.
• Deep domain expertise with strategic advisory skills, enabling effective guidance to leadership and alignment of initiatives with Cisco business priorities.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and execution capability, with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear plans, influence stakeholders, and deliver large-scale outcomes.

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Meet the Team

At Cisco Industrial IoT (IIoT), we’re shaping the future of digital experiences through secure, AI-powered connectivity. Our innovative networking platforms and AI-driven portfolio empower businesses to thrive in a connected, resilient world. As part of our Cisco IIoT organization, you’ll join a dynamic team working as AI System Test Engineer - in system testing and developing AI tools, solutions using AI/ML, to help top global brands build flexible, secure, and efficient industrial networks.

Your Impact

As an AI System Test Engineer, you make an impact by designing and developing AI/ML-based tools and frameworks for functional testing of Cisco products, ensuring quality and stability from a system/solution perspective that simulates customer environments with IIoT deployments.

• Work with AI/ML tools in developing, testing, and maintaining AI-driven solutions for network monitoring, automation, and optimization.
• Participate in automation initiatives using scripting, AI tools, and modern networking frameworks.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in AI, networking technologies, and automation practices.
• Contribute to internal tools, proofs-of-concept, and innovation projects related to AI-enabled network
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design, test, and deploy network and AI-based features or enhancements.
• Monitor system performance, investigate anomalies, and contribute to root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Support day-to-day network engineering activities, including configuration validation, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Supporting the test team in expanding their knowledge of AI/ML, testing technologies and networking by staying updated with the latest industry developments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related engineering field, with 2-4 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development, implementation or related areas
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts with the ability to apply them effectively in practical scenarios
• Excellent programming or scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols, is a plus.

• Knowledge on any Network Management Systems (NMS) and controllers like Cisco Meraki & Cisco Catalyst controller is added advantage.

• Any certifications in Networking like CCA/CCNP.

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.

Meet the Team

At Cisco’s Distributed Systems Engineering Business Unit, we build next-generation networking solutions for AI, cloud, and enterprise environments. Our team delivers high-quality, scalable, and reliable networking software through deep protocol expertise, strong automation, and close multi-functional collaboration.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the product lifecycle, from feature validation and automation to deployment support, customer issue analysis, and continuous quality improvement. You will work with expert engineers and contribute to building robust networking solutions with a strong focus on scale, performance, and reliability.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

· Evaluate and validate networking software features across MPLS, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, EIGRP), L2VPN, L3VPN, SPAN, NetFlow, BFD, L2/L3 protocols, and SRv6

· Own feature validation end-to-end, including test planning, automation design, execution, solving, and resolution

· Design and implement comprehensive test scenarios covering functionality, scale, reliability, and interoperability

· Develop and maintain Python-based automation to improve validation efficiency, regression coverage, and overall product quality

· Analyze and reproduce customer-reported issues, and strengthen automation coverage to help prevent recurrence

· Partner with development and multi-functional teams to solve issues and support successful product delivery

· Support deployments and customer concerns through effective triage, debugging, and issue resolution

· Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical perfection and collaboration

· Use AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve engineering productivity and quality

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical field

· Typically requires 8+ years of proven experience in software engineering, networking, system validation, or related roles

· Strong hands-on knowledge of networking technologies, including:

o MPLS

o Routing protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, EIGRP

o L2VPN / L3VPN

o SPAN / NetFlow

o BFD

o L2 / L3 protocols

o SRv6

· Strong Python automation experience, with the ability to design, build, and maintain automation for feature validation and regression coverage

· Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate development, debugging, scripting, and test creation

· Experience handling customer-reported issues, defect analysis, deployments, and escalations

· Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work through to resolution

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working on distributed systems or large-scale networking platforms

· Experience validating scale, performance, resiliency, and reliability scenarios

· Experience collaborating across development, test, product management, and support teams

· Familiarity with code reviews, test strategy, and structured technical documentation

· Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance execution, quality, and collaboration

· Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team best practices

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.

Meet the team

Cisco's Cygnus team is building the next-generation Board Support Package (BSP) platform for high-performance routing products powered by Silicon One. We're seeking a Senior Technical Leader to own and drive the architecture and technical strategy for platform infrastructure—data model compilation, automated device access generation, observability, AI-driven tooling, and test infrastructure. You will be recognized as an expert within Cisco on platform infrastructure, responsible for cross-team architectural decisions and ensuring the infrastructure scales across multiple product lines and hardware generations.

You will develop software consistent with Cisco's Design Thinking Principles with a focus on simplification and UX at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. You will partner with hardware, platform, and NOS teams across geographies to create scalable infrastructure that absorbs complexity and accelerates engineering velocity. You will set the long-term technical direction, drive AI-powered automation strategy, and mentor tech leads and senior engineers across the team.

What You'll Do

• Recognized as an expert within Cisco on platform infrastructure; proactively identifies and participates in the resolution of complex problems that impact the direction of the business
• Define and own the long-term technical strategy and architecture for platform infrastructure—translating the regional and functional strategic vision into a technical vision with clear engineering priorities, ensuring understanding and alignment across teams
• Architect compiler and code-generation systems at scale that transform hardware specifications into software-consumable data models and device drivers, enabling rapid PID onboarding across multiple product lines
• Drive the AI/ML and automation strategy for platform infrastructure—identifying high-impact opportunities to apply AI-assisted code generation, intelligent test optimization, automated failure triage, and generative tooling across the development lifecycle
• Design and build observability infrastructure—tracing APIs, metrics pipelines, and monitoring systems that provide deep visibility into platform behavior across hardware generations
• Influence technical direction and deliverables across the function; recognize and make trade-offs with respect to the whole system
• Lead cross-team architectural decisions with a focus on scalability, reliability, consistency, and developer experience—driving alignment across hardware, BSP, NOS, and silicon teams; may lead projects that span the business segment, function, or region
• Lead the development and implementation of software development lifecycle and agile engineering strategies across applicable teams in anticipation of the changing software development environment
• Develop and drive utilization of processes for issue identification and sustainable response, proactive tooling, and continuous improvement for production systems
• Mentor senior engineers, conduct design reviews, improve knowledge sharing processes, and raise the technical capability of the broader organization
• Represent the team in cross-site technical forums and may represent or present team outputs at external events; drive alignment between San Jose and Bangalore engineering teams
• Communicate architectural trade-offs, negotiate with cross-functional partners, and influence outcomes at the organizational level; build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of related experience, or PhD with 5+ years of related experience
• Experience in architecting and delivering large-scale developer tools, infrastructure systems, or compiler/code-generation platforms
• Proficiency in C or Python; familiarity with C++ is preferred
• Experience with test frameworks such as pytest, unittest, or similar automation tools, including test infrastructure design at scale
• Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent platforms, including build and release infrastructure
• Experience designing observability systems, including tracing, metrics, and logging (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Proficiency with Docker and containerized development and test environments
• Experience leading cross-team and cross-site technical initiatives
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to improving the technical quality across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with network operating systems or embedded platforms (IOS-XR, NX-OS, SONiC, or similar)
• Familiarity with Board Support Package (BSP) development, hardware abstraction layers, or platform bring-up
• Experience building developer tools with intuitive UX
• Background in infrastructure and automation at scale
• Experience with data modeling and schema design for complex technical domains
• Track record of driving AI/ML adoption in engineering organizations—converting manual processes into AI-augmented workflows
• Contributions to knowledge sharing among the wider professional community through technical blogs or publications

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Software DevOps Engineer

Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We're building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our team is based in one of our central London offices, near Moorgate station. We operate a hybrid working model, meeting to collaborate in the office three times a week.

Your Impact

• Full Lifecycle Development: Work in an agile team to design, develop, test, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.
• DevOps & Microservices: Be trained on and help manage the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture, including being part of an on-call rotation.
• Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Tackle varied and challenging problems daily, showing flexibility, a data-driven focus on quality, and an ability to learn new skills quickly.
• · Ownership & Quality: Take responsibility for tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.
• AI-first: Use a variety of AI tools in your daily workflow for enhanced productivity; contribute to Cisco’s growth by using and applying AI in new scenarios and opportunities.
• Support & Growth: Receive dedicated mentorship and formal training from a supportive team of fellow engineers to help you get up to speed and grow your skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Analytical Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics).
• Coding Aptitude: Some programming experience and the willingness to learn new languages quickly.
• Problem Solver: Ability to apply a scientific approach and creative skills to complex problems.
• Adaptable & Collaborative: Flexible, willing to take on new and complex challenges, thrives in diverse team environments, and communicates clearly and precisely.
• Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning and quality results.

Preferred Qualifications

Any of the following skills would be particularly advantageous, but we welcome applications without these:

• Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following languages: C++, C#, C
• Familiarity with Linux
• Familiarity with Windows development
• Experience with data science / AI
• Knowledge of networks and networking protocols (such as TCP/IP and HTTP)
• Exposure to cryptography
• Familiarity with virtualisation and containers (such as Docker and Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with audio and video coding, processing techniques, and technologies (such as Opus or H.264)
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

We provide training and mentoring for all new team members to fill in any gaps.

#WeAreCisco

WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all.

Take your next step and be you, with us!

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.

Meet the Team

We are seeking a skilled and experienced QA Technical Leader to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. This role requires a strong understanding of QA methodologies, proficiency in system testing, and the ability to analyze and debug complex systems. The candidate will develop and maintain automated testing frameworks. The candidate will work closely with developers and other QA engineers to identify, document, and resolve software defects.

Your Impact

• Develop Testing frameworks in Python.

• Develop, execute, and maintain system test cases using pytest to ensure product quality.

• Analyze and understand C++ code to identify potential issues and understand system behavior (without requiring C++ development skills)

• Debug issues, identify root causes within the product or test environment, and document findings.

• Utilize Jira for issue tracking, including creating, updating, and managing bug reports.

• Suggest and implement system test cases based on understanding existing and new features.

• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues and improve product quality.

• Participate in team’s code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 12+ years of relevant experience as a QA Engineer with a strong background in system testing.

• Proficiency in software engineering in Python and ability to read and understand C++ code.

• Proficiency in the Networking domain (protocols, topologies, etc.)

• Experience with debugging complex systems and identifying root causes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking systems.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle.

• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Proficiency in using pytest for test automation.

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

We are currently looking for talent to join our Intersight development team as part of Cisco's Data Center Compute portfolio.

Cisco Intersight is a cloud and on-premise based system management platform for Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System), and other Data Center products. It provides actionable intelligent level of management that enables IT organizations to analyze, simplify and automate their environments. It is driven by analytics and machine learning to provide actionable intelligence for IT operations management. Intersight Virtual Appliance is the on-premises solution that runs the Intersight capabilities in a Virtual Appliance.

As part of Intersight Virtual Appliance team, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic core team and help shape the future of Data Center Infrastructure management technology, product direction and eventually the business in Data Center. We are a close team who have decades of experience building infrastructure products and have earned a reputation within the company for on-time delivery of a quality product. Your co-workers will be a group of dedicated Go/Python server-side developers and cloud/web technology architects.

Your Impact
A successful candidate will bring deep technical and software knowledge especially in cloud native technologies and ability to work within a fast moving, startup like environment to deliver solid code that has a broad business impact.

More than any other quality, we are looking for those driven by the challenge of solving unique and difficult technical problems, those who thrive and excel when given creative freedom, and those who aren't afraid to dive into new territory (technical or otherwise) and learn something new. You care deeply about what you do and how much impact it can have.

You should have a good sense of product development life cycle, be passionate about quality and customers and be willing to work in small, self-organizing teams. If you are looking to excel in a fast-paced environment creating cutting edge network management solutions and want to make a significant long-lasting impact, this job is for you!

Roles and responsibility

As an engineer, contribute to backend development activities of Intersight (SaaS and On-premise Appliance-based) Management Software, including scoping, planning, designing, implementation, testing and coordinating with other teams.

Influence the feature development and improving product quality and customer experience.

Maintain active understanding of industry practices for platform scaling and new technology.

Worked on Agile Teams using continuous development and deployment process

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 1-3 years of experience..
• Good programming skills in languages such as Go, C++,  Java, Python with strong design skills in object-oriented methodologies.
• Strengths in Distributed Computing, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Good understanding of Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, and networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with development tools such as Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software and product development experience, preferably in cloud computing and distributed systems on Linux and VM environments.
• Experience with virtualization environments such as vSphere, HyperV, KVM.
• Understanding of Microservice architecture using Containers and Orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Good team player with strong work ethic

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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Les candidatures sont acceptées jusqu’à nouvel ordre.

Rencontrez l’équipe

Notre équipe de travailleurs acharnés crée des solutions magiques utilisées dans le monde entier au sein d’équipes telles que l’ingénierie, les technologies de l’information, la chaîne d’approvisionnement, l’expérience client, la sécurité et la confiance, etc.

Vous joueriez un rôle essentiel dans le développement d’innovations logicielles de nouvelle génération dans les domaines de l’infonuagique, de la mobilité, des environnements de bureau ou de la sécurité. Au sein de l’une de ces équipes, vous pourriez acquérir une expérience pratique avec des applications qui rendent la technologie accessible, quel que soit l’appareil sur lequel elle se trouve. Découvrez les possibilités qui prennent forme lorsque la créativité mène à la conception et à la création de solutions qui transforment notre façon de travailler, de vivre, d’apprendre et de jouer.

Votre impact

En tant que développeur de logiciels au sein de notre équipe, vous serez la force motrice de la création de logiciels et d'outils fiables et conviviaux qui appuient les plateformes technologiques critiques comme les systèmes d'exploitation, les réseaux et les bases de données. Vous trouverez le juste équilibre entre l'élargissement de nos capacités logicielles et les considérations de compatibilité matérielle, et vous aurez la possibilité d'influencer les décisions quant à la conception. Nous offrons diverses occasions en développement d’applications, développement de bases de données, développement de systèmes d’exploitation et de réseaux intégrés, TI, sécurité, tests et qualité, et services Web. Vous êtes un communicateur collaboratif possédant de solides compétences organisationnelles et une passion pour la résolution de défis complexes. Motivé et débrouillard, vous maîtrisez la gestion de votre temps, la simplification des processus et l'atteinte de résultats de haute qualité en respectant les échéances. Joignez-vous à nous pour mettre à profit vos compétences en résolution de problèmes, et contribuez à des solutions logicielles novatrices qui ont un réel impact.

Qualifications minimales

• Obtention au cours des trois dernières années, ou inscription actuelle avec complétion prévue dans les 12 mois, d’un programme de certification ou d’un diplôme pertinent (p. ex., associé, programme d’apprentissage, formation intensive ou certification dans un programme spécialisé) + 1 an d’expérience pertinente, diplôme d'études secondaires + 2 ans d’expérience pertinente ou baccalauréat + 0 an d’expérience pertinente. Domaines pertinents incluant : sciences informatiques, ingénierie  logicielle, ingénierie informatique, technologies de l'information, science des données, mathématiques, statistiques, ingénierie électrique, ou domaines techniques connexes.
• Compétence d'au moins un des langages de script ou de programmation suivants : C/C++, Python, ou Java, avec preuve de récents (dans les 12 derniers mois) cours, projets ou expérience de travail.
• Expérience en assurance de la qualité (AQ), en tests et/ou en dépannage dans un contexteuniversitaire, basé sur des projets ou lié au travail.
• Capacité de vivre et de travailler légalement dans le pays dans lequel vous postulez, sans l'appui d'un permis de travail ou d'un parrainage d'employeur.

Qualifications recherchées

• Connaissance de Linux, des concepts de mise en réseau, des principes fondamentaux des systèmes d'exploitation, du développement embarqué ou de l'AA
• Expérience avec les bases de données, le développement d'applications Web, et les services Web
• Connaissances en réseautique ou en cybersécurité
• Connaissance des plateformes en nuage : AWS, Microsoft Azure ou Google Cloud

Pourquoi Cisco?

Chez Cisco, nous révolutionnons la façon dont les données et les infrastructures se connectent et protègent les entreprises à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle et au-delà. Nous innovons sans crainte de manquer quelque chose depuis 40 ans pour créer des solutions qui optimisent la collaboration entre les humains et la technologie dans les mondes physiques et numériques. Ces solutions offrent aux clients une sécurité, une visibilité et des analyses inégalées sur l’ensemble de l’empreinte numérique. En termes simples, nous propulsons l’avenir.  

Alimentés par la profondeur et l’étendue de notre technologie, nous expérimenterons et créerons des solutions significatives. Ajoutez à cela notre réseau mondial de personnes audacieuses et d’experts, et vous verrez que les possibilités de grandir et de bâtir sont illimitées. Nous travaillons en équipe, en collaborant avec empathie pour réaliser de très grandes choses à l’échelle mondiale. Parce que nos solutions sont partout, notre impact est partout.

Nous sommes Cisco, et notre puissance commence avec vous.

Message aux candidats qui veulent travailler aux États-Unis ou au Canada :

L’échelle salariale de départ pour ce poste s’établit à (voir la plage salariale indiquée ci-après dans la phrase en anglais) et tient compte de l’échelle salariale prévue pour les nouvelles embauches visant à combler ce poste aux États-Unis ou au Canada, et ne comprend pas la rémunération incitative *, les actions ou les avantages sociaux. (The starting salary range posted for this position is
CAD 83,100 and CAD 105,300 reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.)

La rémunération individuelle est déterminée par le lieu d’embauche, les conditions du marché, les compétences liées à l’emploi, l’expérience, les qualifications, l’éducation, les certifications et la formation du candidat. L’échelle complète de salaire pour certains emplacements est indiquée ci-dessous. Pour les emplacements non repris ci-dessous, le recruteur peut partager plus de détails sur la rémunération du poste à votre emplacement pendant le processus d’embauche.

Les employés des États-Unis reçoivent des avantages sociaux, sous réserve des règles d’admissibilité de Cisco, qui comprennent une assurance médicale, dentaire et visuelle, un régime 401(k) avec une cotisation de contrepartie de Cisco, des congés parentaux payés, une couverture d’invalidité à court et à long terme et une assurance vie de base. Veuillez consulter le site de carrière de Cisco pour découvrir d’autres bénéfices et avantages extra-légaux. Les employés peuvent être éligibles à des attributions d’unités d’action assujetties à des restrictions de Cisco, qui sont acquises après la poursuite de l’emploi chez Cisco pour des périodes définies.

Les employés des États-Unis sont admissibles à des congés payés, comme décrits ci-dessous, sous réserve des politiques de Cisco :

• 10 jours fériés par année civile complète, plus 1 jour férié mobile pour les employés non exempts.
• 1 jour de congé payé pour l’anniversaire de l’employé, un congé de fin d’année payé et 4 jours payés pour le bien-être personnel déterminés par Cisco.
• Les employés non exempts** reçoivent 16 jours de congés payés par année civile complète, accumulés au taux de 4,92 heures par période de paie pour les employés à plein temps.
• Les employés exonérés participent au programme de congés flexibles de Cisco, qui n’a pas de limite définie de congés payés par les employés admissibles (sous réserve de disponibilité et de certaines restrictions d’entreprise).
• 80 heures de congé prévue à la date d’embauche et chaque 1er janvier par la suite, et jusqu’à 80 heures de congés inutilisés reportés d’une année civile à l’autre.
• Des congés payés supplémentaires peuvent être demandés pour gérer des problèmes graves ou urgents relatifs aux membres de la famille.
• 10 jours payés facultatifs par année civile complète pour réaliser du bénévolat

Pour les rôles non liés à la vente, les employés peuvent également gagner des primes annuelles, sous réserve des politiques de Cisco.

Les employés participant à des régimes de vente reçoivent une prime incitative basée sur le rendement en plus de leur salaire de base, partagée entre des composantes basées sur des quotas et des composantes hors quota, sous réserve du régime Cisco applicable. Cisco acquitte généralement la prime incitative basée sur des quotas de la manière suivante : 

• 0,75 % de l’objectif incitatif pour chaque 1 % de réalisation du chiffre, jusqu’à 50 % du quota;
• 1,5 % de l’objectif incitatif pour chaque 1 % de réalisation entre 50 % et 75 %;
• 1 % de l’objectif incitatif pour chaque 1 % de réalisation entre 75 % et 100 %; et
• Lorsque le rendement dépasse 100 %, les taux incitatifs sont égaux ou supérieurs à 1 % pour chaque 1 % de réalisation sans plafond de synopsis.

Pour les éléments de rendement commercial non basés sur les quotas, comme les objectifs stratégiques de vente, Cisco peut payer de 0 % à 125 % de l’objectif. Les régimes de ventes de Cisco n’ont pas de seuil minimal de rendement pour le synopsis commercial à payer.

Les échelles de salaire complètes applicables pour ce poste, par État spécifique, sont énumérées ci-dessous : 

Région métropolitaine de la Ville de New York :

$104,700 - $133,000

Régions non métropolitaines des États de New York et de Washington : 

$92,100 - $188,000

* Pour les rôles de vente basés sur des quotas dans le cadre du régime de vente de Cisco, les échelles fournies dans cette publication comprennent la rémunération de base et le synopsis cible des ventes combinés.

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Meet the Team

Our hardworking team members are lively programming magic across the globe on teams such as Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security and Trust, etc.

You would play a crucial role in driving next-gen software innovations including cloud, mobile, desktop or security spaces. On any of these teams, you'll get hands-on experience working with applications that make technology accessible no matter what device they're on. See the possibilities when creativity meets develop and build solutions which will transform how we work, live, learn, and play.

Your Impact

As a software developer on our team, you will be the driving force behind crafting user-friendly, reliable software and tools that support critical technology platforms such as operating systems, networks, and databases. You will balance growing our software capabilities with hardware compatibility considerations and have the opportunity to influence develop decisions. We offer diverse opportunities across Applications Development, Database Development, Embedded Networking and OS Development, IT, Security, Test & Quality, and Web Services. You are a collaborative communicator with strong organizational skills and a passion for solving sophisticated challenges. Driven and resourceful, you excel at managing your time efficiently, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. Join us to apply your problem-solving skills and contribute to innovative software solutions that make a significant impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program) + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience or Bachelors + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields

• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C/C++, Python, or Java, with evidence of recent (within the 12 months) coursework, projects, or work experience.

• Experience in quality assurance (QA), testing, and/or debugging in an academic, project-based, or work related setting.

• Ability to legally reside and work in the country of application, without the need for visa support or employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux, networking concepts, operating system fundamentals, embedded development, and/or machine learning

• Experience with databases, web application development, and web services

• Knowledge of computer networking and/or cybersecurity

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$104,700.00 - $153,000.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$92,100.00 - $136,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Meet the Team

Our Routing SD-WAN Group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable WAN edge solutions that empower enterprises to connect and protect their networks from the edge to the cloud. Within this group, the Routing Platform Software team builds industry-leading headend SD-WAN and edge routing platforms. We are a high-energy group working on next-generation routing and services at a global scale, connecting thousands of devices and millions of users.

Your Impact

We are looking for a software engineer to develop and evolve the forwarding and platform software that powers SD-WAN and edge routing. In this role, you will collaborate with ASIC, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams to define new architectures, implement high-performance packet forwarding, and deliver robust, production-ready features. You will leverage modern AI tools to enhance software development practices, helping to drive greater efficiency, quality, and innovation across the team.

Responsibilities:

• Hardware-Software Integration: Collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to bring up new platforms, develop low-level drivers, and integrate Network Interface Modules (NIMs).
• Firmware Development: Design, implement, and maintain ROMMON and bootloader software to ensure secure and reliable system initialization.
• Forwarding Plane Optimization: Develop and tune high-performance forwarding plane software to meet the rigorous demands of modern secure routing environments.
• L2 Feature Development: Implement and optimize Layer 2 networking protocols and features within the platform stack.
• Performance Debugging: Perform deep-dive analysis into performance bottlenecks at the kernel and hardware-abstraction layers, including the control plane.
• Modern Development Practices: Utilize modern development workflows, including AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Codex) and integrated development environments like VSCode, to accelerate the development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-8 years of industry experience with end-to-end software development in networking, including platforms, system software, kernel/user-space drivers, bootloaders, and BIOS.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with a focus on systems programming and Linux environments.
• Proven experience in developing device drivers and working with RTOS/Linux kernels.
• Solid understanding of routing architectures and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, VLANs, STP).
• Experience with bootloaders (ROMMON), hardware bring-up, and board support packages (BSP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (PHY, MAC, MACSEC) and DPDK.
• Debugging experience with hardware interfaces (i2c, PCIe) and hardware/software debuggers (e.g., GDB, Arium, BDI).
• Knowledge of x86 or ARM assembly code, instruction sets, and ABIs.
• Experience with AI/ML techniques and tools for development (e.g., code assistants, static analysis tools, test automation platforms).
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to debug complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software layers.

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.

Meet the Team

Cisco is a global leader in networking and IT, dedicated to transforming how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. We have created an unrivaled company culture that is collaborative, empathetic, and provides employees with the autonomy to develop technology that is intuitive, secure, and simple for everyone to use.

Our Routing SD-WAN Group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable WAN edge solutions that empower enterprises to connect and protect their networks from the edge to the cloud. Within this group, the Routing Platform Software team builds industry-leading headend SD-WAN and edge routing platforms. We are reinventing the WAN with controller-based, intent-driven networking that delivers secure connectivity to users and devices across cloud, on-prem, and SaaS applications. You will join a high-energy group working on next-generation routing and services at a global scale, connecting thousands of devices and millions of users.

Your Impact

In this role, you will develop and evolve the forwarding and platform software that powers our SD-WAN and edge routing solutions. You will collaborate with ASIC, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams to define new architectures, implement high-performance packet forwarding, and deliver robust, production-ready features. You will also leverage modern AI tools to enhance software development practices, driving greater efficiency, quality, and innovation across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Hardware-Software Integration: Collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to bring up new platforms, develop low-level drivers, and integrate Network Interface Modules (NIMs).
• Firmware Development: Design, implement, and maintain ROMMON and bootloader software to ensure secure and reliable system initialization.
• Forwarding Plane Optimization: Develop and tune high-performance forwarding plane software to meet the rigorous demands of modern secure routing environments.
• L2 Feature Development: Implement and optimize Layer 2 networking protocols and features within the platform stack.
• Performance Debugging: Perform deep-dive analysis into performance bottlenecks at the kernel and hardware-abstraction layers, including the control plane.
• Modern Development Practices: Utilize modern development workflows, including AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Codex) and IDEs like VSCode, to accelerate the development lifecycle and improve code quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8-12 years of industry experience with end-to-end software development in networking.
• Experience across platforms, system software, kernel/user-space drivers, bootloaders, BIOS, and performance tuning spanning control-plane and data-plane.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with a focus on systems programming and Linux environments.
• Proven experience in developing device drivers, working with RTOS/Linux kernels, and understanding hardware-software interfaces.
• Solid understanding of routing architectures and Layer 2 networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, VLANs, STP).
• Experience with bootloaders (ROMMON), hardware bring-up, and board support packages (BSP).
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Experience with LAN/WAN communication interfaces and Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies.
• Experience with AI/ML techniques and tools for development (e.g., code assistants, static analysis tools, test automation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (PHY, MAC, MACSEC) and DPDK.
• Platform/system expertise such as kernel bring-up, driver development, platform/network management software, and cloud networking.
• Debugging experience with i2c, i2c trace analyzers, and PCIe.
• Knowledge of x86 or ARM assembly code, instruction sets, and ABIs.
• Experience with debugging using hardware and software debuggers (e.g., GDB, Arium, BDI).

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.

Meet the Team

Our Routing SD-WAN Group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable WAN edge solutions that empower enterprises to connect and protect their networks from the edge to the cloud. Within this group, the Routing Platform Software team builds industry-leading headend SD-WAN and edge routing platforms. We are a high-energy group working on next-generation routing and services at a global scale, connecting thousands of devices and millions of users.

Your Impact

We are looking for a software engineer to develop and evolve the forwarding and platform software that powers SD-WAN and edge routing. In this role, you will collaborate with ASIC, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams to define new architectures, implement high-performance packet forwarding, and deliver robust, production-ready features. You will leverage modern AI tools to enhance software development practices, helping to drive greater efficiency, quality, and innovation across the team.

Responsibilities:

• Hardware-Software Integration: Collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to bring up new platforms, develop low-level drivers, and integrate Network Interface Modules (NIMs).
• Firmware Development: Design, implement, and maintain ROMMON and bootloader software to ensure secure and reliable system initialization.
• Forwarding Plane Optimization: Develop and tune high-performance forwarding plane software to meet the rigorous demands of modern secure routing environments.
• L2 Feature Development: Implement and optimize Layer 2 networking protocols and features within the platform stack.
• Performance Debugging: Perform deep-dive analysis into performance bottlenecks at the kernel and hardware-abstraction layers, including the control plane.
• Modern Development Practices: Utilize modern development workflows, including AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Codex) and integrated development environments like VSCode, to accelerate the development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8-12 years of industry experience with end-to-end software development in networking, including platforms, system software, kernel/user-space drivers, bootloaders, and BIOS.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with a focus on systems programming and Linux environments.
• Proven experience in developing device drivers and working with RTOS/Linux kernels.
• Solid understanding of routing architectures and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, VLANs, STP).
• Experience with bootloaders (ROMMON), hardware bring-up, and board support packages (BSP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (PHY, MAC, MACSEC) and DPDK.
• Debugging experience with hardware interfaces (i2c, PCIe) and hardware/software debuggers (e.g., GDB, Arium, BDI).
• Knowledge of x86 or ARM assembly code, instruction sets, and ABIs.
• Experience with AI/ML techniques and tools for development (e.g., code assistants, static analysis tools, test automation platforms).
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to debug complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software layers.

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.

Meet the Team

Cisco is a global leader in networking and IT, dedicated to transforming how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. We have created an unrivaled company culture that is collaborative, empathetic, and provides employees with the autonomy to develop technology that is intuitive, secure, and simple for everyone to use.

Our Routing SD-WAN Group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable WAN edge solutions. Within this group, the Routing Platform Software team builds industry-leading headend SD-WAN and edge routing platforms. We are reinventing the WAN with controller-based, intent-driven networking that delivers secure connectivity across cloud, on-prem, and SaaS applications. You will join a high-energy group working on next-generation routing and services at a global scale, connecting thousands of devices and millions of users.

Your Impact

As a Technical Leader, you will develop and evolve the forwarding and platform software that powers our SD-WAN and edge routing solutions. You will collaborate with ASIC, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams to define new architectures, implement high-performance packet forwarding, and deliver robust, production-ready features. You will also leverage modern AI tools to enhance software development practices, driving efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Hardware-Software Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to bring up new platforms, develop low-level drivers, and integrate Network Interface Modules (NIMs).
• Firmware Development: Design, implement, and maintain ROMMON and bootloader software to ensure secure and reliable system initialization.
• Forwarding Plane Optimization: Develop and tune high-performance forwarding plane software to meet the rigorous demands of modern secure routing environments.
• Performance Debugging: Perform deep-dive analysis into performance bottlenecks at the kernel and hardware-abstraction layers, including the control plane.
• Modern Development Practices: Utilize AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) and IDEs like VSCode to accelerate the development lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, manufacturing, diagnostics, product management, QA, release operations, and customer support.
• Mentorship: Mentor engineers and foster the development of technical leadership within the organization.

Minimun Qualifications

• 12+ Years of industry experience with end-to-end software development in networking.
• Experience across platforms, system software, kernel/user-space drivers, bootloaders, BIOS, and performance tuning spanning control-plane and data-plane.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with a focus on symtems programming and Linux environments.
• Proven experience in developing device drivers and working with RTOS/Linux kernels.
• Solid understanding of routing architectures and hardware-software interfaces.
• Experience with bootloaders (ROMMON), hardware bring-up, and board support packages (BSP).
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Experience with LAN/WAN communication interfaces.
• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques and tools for development (e.g., code assistants, static analysis tools, test automation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (PHY, MAC, MACSEC) and DPDK.
• Deep platform/system expertise, such as kernel bring-up, driver development, platform/network management software, and cloud networking.
• Debugging experience with i2c, i2c trace analyzers, and PCIe.
• Knowledge of x86 or ARM assembly code, instruction sets, and ABIs.
• Experience with hardware and software debuggers (e.g., GDB, Arium, BDI).

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.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/24/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

You will be joining a world-class, forward-looking organization responsible for the next generation of Cisco’s core networking solutions. Our team architects, develops, and validates products that power the internet, serving the world’s largest web scalers, Cloud providers, and Service Providers. We operate in a dynamic, agile environment, collaborating across global sites to deliver high-performance, highly available systems. You will work alongside some of the industry’s finest talent, translating complex customer requirements into disruptive, market-leading innovations.

Your Impact

As a Director of Software Engineering, you will guide our engineering organization from the front, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence. You will lead the transformation of our development lifecycle to incorporate end-to-end AI-based workflows, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of the industry.

• Define the product roadmap in collaboration with Product Marketing and executive leadership.

• Partner with Hyperscalers and Service Providers to deeply understand their network requirements, ensuring Cisco 8000 and Silicon One-based solutions exceed expectations.

• Build a robust pipeline of talent, mentor senior leaders, and drive the professional development of a diverse, geographically distributed community of engineers.

• Craft a compelling technology story for Cisco, leveraging your deep expertise in networking protocols, packet forwarding, and system-level architecture to deliver unprecedented value.

• Implement and refine agile development processes to minimize overhead and accelerate feature velocity. You will leverage your experience in streamlining cross-functional workflows to reduce time-to-market for complex networking features.

• Lead the cultural and technical shift toward AI-assisted development. You will champion the adoption of internal AI tools for automated bug triaging, code refactoring, and unit-test generation to improve code quality and developer productivity.

• Act as a force multiplier by building, mentoring, and retaining top-tier engineering talent. You will be responsible for the professional growth of your direct reports, conducting effective talent reviews, and creating clear promotion paths.

• Leverage deep technical expertise in Silicon One ASICs and the Cisco 8000 series to drive the architecture of high-availability routing systems, unlocking new market segments and driving multi-billion-dollar revenue growth.

• Foster a collaborative environment between Software, ASIC, Hardware, and Platform teams. You will ensure that quality assurance and testing are integrated early in the development lifecycle, utilizing virtual platforms to complete validation before physical prototypes are available.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of industry experience in networking systems and infrastructure or similar, with a proven track record of managing successful product lines.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a technical equivalent industry work experience.

• 8+ years of experience in people management, including leading geographically distributed teams and managing senior leaders.

• Expert-level knowledge of software engineering principles, system architecture, and networking technologies or similar (e.g., TCP/IP, QoS, Routing, Packet Forwarding).

• Demonstrated ability to drive complex projects from concept to deployment in a high-availability, real-time embedded environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding with Silicon One ASICs, Cisco 8000 series routers, and IOS-XR operating systems.

• Proven experience in implementing AI/ML tools to accelerate software development, bug triaging, and unit testing.

• Experience in talent reviews, organizational restructuring, and scaling teams to meet aggressive business targets.

• Demonstrated success in working with cross-functional teams (ASIC, Hardware, Platform, and QA) to ensure seamless product delivery.

• Experience representing the engineering organization in technical discussions with top-tier cloud and service provider customers.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $246,500.00 to $357,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$246,500.00 - $410,500.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$237,500.00 - $366,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Meet the Team 
Our dedicated team members are building the future of Cisco’s AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure, supporting innovation across the globe. You will join teams focused on developing advanced data pipelines, machine learning infrastructure, and analytics platforms within business groups such as S&TO, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Engineering. As part of this collaborative environment, you will contribute to the growth of emerging technologies in data and intelligent systems. Explore the opportunities at the intersection of data engineering and AI, helping to transform how Cisco and its customers harness information and intelligent automation.

Your Impact 
You are a passionate software engineer with expertise in developing scalable data pipelines, designing robust analytics platforms, and building infrastructure to support machine learning initiatives. Your strong background in programming, data systems, and collaboration enables you to solve complex challenges with innovation and attention to detail. By building and maintaining key software tools and platforms, you enable Cisco’s business groups to leverage AI and data-driven insights for operational excellence and strategic growth. Your work ensures high-quality, reliable data infrastructure that supports Cisco’s leadership in intelligent, scalable technology solutions. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelor’s + 0 years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in Python, with a strong understanding of fundamental data structures.

• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.

• Familiarity with distributed data processing technologies, including Apache Spark, Hadoop (MapReduce), or Apache Flink.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for deploying data and machine learning workloads.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML.

• Familiarity with major cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Understanding of distributed systems concepts, including scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, and data consistency, as well as familiarity with distributed computing patterns (e.g., load balancing, consensus algorithms, and inter-service communication).

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$104,700.00 - $153,000.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$92,100.00 - $136,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/29/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The application window is expected to close 2/26/2026. The job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is an onsite role based in the San Jose, CA office. While the team may have hybrid days, this is at the discretion of the team and is subject to change at any time.

Meet the Team

The Cisco Service Provider SI team is seeking a Senior Technical Lead, Signal/Power Integrity Engineer for the design and analysis of high-speed interconnects and power distribution networks. As a member of the Service Provider SI team, you will help develop the next generations of Cisco Switch and Router products, participating in the definition and design of current and next-generation ASICs, packages, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and system interconnects. You will be working in a larger team, collaborating closely with system architects, ASIC engineers, package engineers, and versatile and knowledgeable SI/PI engineers in the creation of next-generation networking products.

Your Impact

• High-speed link modeling and simulation, including high-speed I/O, IC package, and system interconnections.
• Modeling and analyzing power delivery networks.
• Electromagnetic modeling of complex 3-dimensional structures.
• Perform pre- and post-route signal integrity analysis of both PCB and ASIC package designs.
• Write signal integrity design guidelines, test plans, and test reports.
• Decide appropriate PCB material, stack-up, and work with vendors to address any DFM (Design for Manufacturability) issues.
• Support prototype function bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with other hardware function teams including HW design, eCAD, Mechanical, Power, EMC, and Diagnostics to deliver first-class products.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior SI/PI engineers, fostering skill development and best practices within the team.
• Drive the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced SI/PI methodologies, simulation flows, and design processes.
• Contribute to the overall SI/PI technology roadmap, evaluating new tools, techniques, and design approaches to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of highly complex, system-level signal and power integrity challenges that span multiple domains (ASIC, package, PCB, system).
• Lead comprehensive SI/PI design reviews, providing expert guidance and ensuring adherence to stringent performance and reliability targets.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in BSEE, or 6+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, relevant/transferable professional work, and/or classroom learning.
• BSEE degree.
• Experience applying EE fundamentals, EM theory, and coupling mechanisms in circuit or system design, analysis, or troubleshooting through projects, coursework, or work experience.
• Hands-on experience with simulation or analysis of transmission lines, channel modeling, and signal/power integrity via academic or professional projects.
• Practical experience configuring and interpreting measurements from VNA, TDR, and oscilloscopes, demonstrated in lab, research, or engineering roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong tools knowledge with tools such as HFSS, ADS, MATLAB, Cadence PowerSI/DC, Allegro, Simbeor, and HSpice.
• Proficiency with 3-D field solvers and PI (Power Integrity) simulation tools such as PowerSI/DC.
• Self-motivation, collaboration, strong communication, and a desire to innovate are important.
• Working experience with high-speed NRZ and PAM4 SerDes, as well as high-speed PCB/package development and PI analysis, is a plus.
• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of optical transceiver module types, form factors, and requirements.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $191,400.00 to $281,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$191,400.00 - $323,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$176,100.00 - $287,900.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/15/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

We are an innovation team on a mission to transform how enterprises harness AI. Operating with the agility of a startup and the focus of an incubator, we’re building a tight-knit group of AI and infrastructure experts driven by bold ideas and a shared goal: to rethink systems from the ground up and deliver breakthrough solutions that redefine what's possible — faster, leaner, and smarter.
We thrive in a fast-paced, experimentation-rich environment where new technologies aren’t just welcome — they’re expected. Here, you'll work side-by-side with seasoned engineers, architects, and thinkers to craft the kind of iconic products that can reshape industries and unlock entirely new models of operation for the enterprise.
If you're energized by the challenge of solving hard problems, love working at the edge of what's possible, and want to help shape the future of AI infrastructure — we'd love to meet you.

Your Impact

As an AI Infrastructure Abstraction Engineer, you will help shape the next generation of AI compute platforms by designing systems that abstract away hardware complexity and expose logical, scalable, and secure interfaces for AI workloads. Your work will enable multi-tenancy, resource isolation, and dynamic scheduling of GPUs and accelerators at scale — making infrastructure programmable, elastic, and developer-friendly.

You will bridge the gap between raw compute resources and AI/ML frameworks, allowing infrastructure teams and model developers to consume shared GPU resources with the performance and reliability of bare metal, but with the flexibility of cloud-native systems. Your contributions will empower internal and external users to run AI workloads securely, efficiently, and predictably — regardless of the underlying hardware topology.

This role is critical to enabling AI infrastructure that is multi-tenant by design, scalable in practice, and abstracted for portability across diverse platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Design and implement infrastructure abstractions that cleanly separate logical compute units (vGPUs, GPU pods, AI queues) from physical hardware (nodes, devices, interconnects).
* Develop runtime services, APIs, and control planes to expose GPU and accelerator resources to users and frameworks with multi-tenant isolation and QoS guarantees.
* Architect systems for secure GPU sharing, including time-slicing, memory partitioning, and namespace isolation across tenants or jobs.
* Collaborate with platform, orchestration, and scheduling teams to map logical resources to physical devices based on utilization, priority, and topology.
* Define and enforce resource usage policies, including fair sharing, quota management, and oversubscription strategies.
* Integrate with model training and serving frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Triton) to ensure smooth and predictable resource consumption.
* Build observability and telemetry pipelines to trace logical-to-physical mappings, usage patterns, and performance anomalies.
* Partner with infrastructure security teams to ensure secure onboarding, access control, and workload isolation in shared environments.
* Support internal developers in adopting abstraction APIs, ensuring high performance while abstracting away low-level details.
* Contribute to the evolution of internal compute platform architecture, with a focus on abstraction, modularity, and scalability.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience
* Experience building scalable, production-grade infrastructure components or control planes using Go, Python, and C++,
* Experience with Kubernetes, Docker or Kubevirt for virtualization, containerization, and orchestration frameworks
* Experience designing or implementing logical resource abstractions for compute, storage, or networking with a focus in multi-tenant environments.
* Experience integrating with AI/ML platforms or pipelines (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Triton Inference Server, MLFlow).

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with GPU sharing, scheduling, or isolation techniques (e.g., MPS, MIG, time-slicing, device plugin frameworks, or vGPU technologies).
* Solid grasp of resource management concepts including quotas, fairness, prioritization, and elasticity.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $242,100.00 to $306,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$291,500.00 - $424,400.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$259,400.00 - $377,600.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/16/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

***We are looking for candidates local to RTP as this is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week onsite in the office***

Meet the Team

The Customer Validation Testing (CVT) team is at the forefront of developing solutions that power the largest networks in the world. Engineers on this team will collaborate with dedicated, dynamic, hardworking team members to work on the qualification and automation of influential technologies, XR platforms, and solutions for deployment in high-end Cisco Web and Service Provider customers, impacting an endless number of users worldwide. The team is comprised of talented engineers with diverse experience levels, ranging from 3 to over 20 years, bringing significant expertise to the table. With a global presence, the team operates from centers in the US, Canada, and India.

Your Impact

As a Solution Qualification/Automation Technical Leader, you will be responsible for designing, automating, configuring, and qualifying customer use cases based on IOS-XR for platforms such as ASR9K, NCS5500, and 8000. This role includes bringing up customer solutions in cisco lab, developing innovative test frameworks and web-based GUIs that leverage analytics and machine learning, as well as driving automated and manual test cases on validating the solution.

You will collaborate globally with internal development teams and account management teams to ensure alignment and understanding of the work. You will also…
Collaborate with internal teams to understand customer use cases and design the topology to replicate their solutions

• Reproduce customer environments in internal labs using hardware, traffic generators, and open-source tools to validate solutions
• Accurately replicate network protocols, using tools and technologies to mimic real-world scenarios for testing and validation purposes
• Design and develop innovative test frameworks and tools to support the test execution environment plans
• Monitor and optimize performance of the customer’s network environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in developing automation tools, test frameworks, and network validation scripts using Python
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, Segment Routing, and Multicast technologies
• Experience in network automation (e.g., using pyATS or similar), protocol testing, and software quality assurance
• Experience reproducing customer environments, perform root cause analysis, and delivering solutions for large-scale service providers or enterprise deployments
• Experience in configuring, validating, and troubleshooting routing platforms (e.g., Nexus switches), with experience in hardware-based forwarding

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with GIT, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline tools
• Industry certification such as CCIE/CCNP/Cisco DevNet will be a plus
• Experience with network monitoring tools like Grafana, telegraf and InfluxDB and traffic generators like Ixia and Spirent
• Experience with network programmability - gNMI, gRPC, NETCONF, YANG , REST API, RPC
• Knowledge of Linux/OS such as CentOS, Redhat, Ubuntu and expertise on Bash/Unix Shell Scripting
• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies - KVM, VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding and hands on Cisco IOS/IOS-XR platforms
• Experience with AI and ML is a plus
• Experience in configuring, validating, and troubleshooting routing platforms (e.g., Cisco ASR, NCS, 8000, Nexus, Catalyst or non-Cisco router/switch), with experience in hardware-based forwarding

WeAreCisco

WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $149,100.00 to $218,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/16/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

***We are looking for candidates local to RTP as this is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week onsite in the office***

Meet the Team

The Customer Validation Testing (CVT) team is at the forefront of developing solutions that power the largest networks in the world. Engineers on this team will collaborate with dedicated, dynamic, hardworking team members to work on the qualification and automation of influential technologies, XR platforms, and solutions for deployment in high-end Cisco Web and Service Provider customers, impacting an endless number of users worldwide. The team is comprised of talented engineers with diverse experience levels, ranging from 3 to over 20 years, bringing significant expertise to the table. With a global presence, the team operates from centers in the US, Canada, and India.

Your Impact

As a Solution Qualification/Automation Technical Leader, you will be responsible for designing, automating, configuring, and qualifying customer use cases based on IOS-XR for platforms such as ASR9K, NCS5500, and 8000. This role includes bringing up customer solutions in cisco lab, developing innovative test frameworks and web-based GUIs that leverage analytics and machine learning, as well as driving automated and manual test cases on validating the solution.

You will collaborate globally with internal development teams and account management teams to ensure alignment and understanding of the work. You will also…
Collaborate with internal teams to understand customer use cases and design the topology to replicate their solutions

• Reproduce customer environments in internal labs using hardware, traffic generators, and open-source tools to validate solutions
• Accurately replicate network protocols, using tools and technologies to mimic real-world scenarios for testing and validation purposes
• Design and develop innovative test frameworks and tools to support the test execution environment plans
• Monitor and optimize performance of the customer’s network environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in developing automation tools and test frameworks using Python or Go
• Experience reproducing customer environments, and performing root cause analysis
• Experience in networking automation and software quality assurance, and protocol testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and MPLS

• Hands on experience with GIT, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline tools

• Industry certification such as CCIE/CCNP/Cisco DevNet will be a plus
• Experience with network monitoring tools like Grafana, telegraf and InfluxDB and traffic generators like Ixia and Spirent
• Experience with network programmability - gNMI, gRPC, NETCONF, YANG , REST API, RPC
• Knowledge of Linux/OS such as CentOS, Redhat, Ubuntu and expertise on Bash/Unix Shell Scripting
• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies - KVM, VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding and hands on Cisco IOS/IOS-XR platforms
• Experience with AI and ML is a plus

WeAreCisco

WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $149,100.00 to $218,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/16/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

***We are looking for candidates local to RTP as this is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week onsite in the office***

Meet the Team

The Customer Validation Testing (CVT) team is at the forefront of developing solutions that power the largest networks in the world. Engineers on this team will collaborate with dedicated, dynamic, hardworking team members to work on the qualification and automation of influential technologies, XR platforms, and solutions for deployment in high-end Cisco Web and Service Provider customers, impacting an endless number of users worldwide. The team is comprised of talented engineers with diverse experience levels, ranging from 3 to over 20 years, bringing significant expertise to the table. With a global presence, the team operates from centers in the US, Canada, and India.

Your Impact

As a Solution Qualification/Automation Technical Leader, you will be responsible for designing, automating, configuring, and qualifying customer use cases based on IOS-XR for platforms such as ASR9K, NCS5500, and 8000. This role includes bringing up customer solutions in cisco lab, developing innovative test frameworks and web-based GUIs that leverage analytics and machine learning, as well as driving automated and manual test cases on validating the solution.

You will collaborate globally with internal development teams and account management teams to ensure alignment and understanding of the work. You will also…
Collaborate with internal teams to understand customer use cases and design the topology to replicate their solutions

• Reproduce customer environments in internal labs using hardware, traffic generators, and open-source tools to validate solutions
• Accurately replicate network protocols, using tools and technologies to mimic real-world scenarios for testing and validation purposes
• Design and develop innovative test frameworks and tools to support the test execution environment plans
• Monitor and optimize performance of the customer’s network environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and MPLS
• Experience understanding and reproducing customer environments, and performing root cause analysis
• Experience of supporting web service provider customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with GIT, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline tools
• Industry certification such as CCIE/CCNP/Cisco DevNet will be a plus
• Experience with network automation tools like pyATS, Ansible, Robot framework
• Experience with network monitoring tools like Grafana, telegraf and InfluxDB and traffic generators like Ixia and Spirent
• Experience with network programmability - gNMI, gRPC, NETCONF, YANG , REST API, RPC
• Knowledge of Linux/OS such as CentOS, Redhat, Ubuntu and expertise on Bash/Unix Shell Scripting
• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies - KVM, VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding and hands on Cisco IOS/IOS-XR platforms
• Experience with AI and ML is a plus
• Experience in configuring, validating, and troubleshooting routing platforms (e.g., Cisco ASR, NCS, 8000, Nexus, Catalyst or non-Cisco router/switch), with experience in hardware-based forwarding

WeAreCisco

WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $149,100.00 to $218,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/24/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Location: San Jose, CA

Alternate: Anywhere in U.S.

Meet The Team
Cisco Silicon One is the center of Cisco’s ASIC design and is driving the development of next-generation network devices for the AI/ML era. Our outstanding team works in a startup atmosphere within a stable and leading corporate environment, and our design center hosts all silicon Hardware and Software development fields under one roof.

Your Impact

• Define the strategy and execution plans for successfully integrating SiliconOne products in customer environments, from evaluation/proof-of-concept to design/development/qualification/validation, to production launch
• Execute the plan you craft by: scoping the project, identifying and assembling the core support team, formally kicking off the project with customers, developing a joint project timeline, supporting the design-in effort by providing technical collateral/tools, leading engineering design reviews, ensuring the implementation of certain customer-required features, driving resolution of any blocking issues, and ensuring timely customer acceptance and production deployment
• Translate customer requirements into specific tasks and assign those tasks to relevant functional areas with ease. Collecting, prioritizing, tracking, and driving customer-reported issues to resolution/closure is a key focus of this role.
• Clearly and intelligently communicate issue status to the customer and internal (including executive) teams
• Work closely with engineering, product management, and sales teams to resolve technical issues, set correct expectations and keep the scope of the projects on track to successful execution
• Effectively organize and lead complex technical engineering-to-engineering discussions
• Correctly represent the urgency of issues and raise them (internally and/or externally) as appropriate
• Regularly communicate program status and key issues to management
• Develop a close working relationship with customer development teams and use creativity to find solutions to their issues

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years in a high-tech electronics industry with a focus on program/project management
• Experience and therefore deep customer savvy born of running significant and complex HW & software engagement programs, especially with strategic customers with large datacenter deployments
• Supreme leadership skills across broad and diverse functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Strong technical background and experience working with customers in a cloud development/deployment and/or OEM environment
• Experience leading global projects

Preferred qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing cross-functional team projects.
• Strong technical savvy, including System, HW and SW qualification and deployment on AI infrastructure in a datacenter Or Cloud
• Understanding of complex relationship between the organization and its environment, identifies connections, adopts different perspectives and responds to changing circumstances in a strategic way.
• Ability to be comfortable with changing specifications or standards, and work through ambiguity.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries, imports and exports talent and ideas to achieve a broader organizational goal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that drive executional impact at scale.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $230,100.00 to $325,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$230,100.00 - $374,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$216,500.00 - $337,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

As the Senior Director of AI Engineering within the Security Business Group (SBG), you will lead the strategic vision and execution of our AI-driven security portfolio. You will head a world-class organization of engineers and software architects dedicated to transforming how Cisco protects the enterprise. Our team is at the forefront of the industry, building AI-powered security products that power Cisco’s security portfolio—from network security and threat detection to automated response and predictive analytics. We operate at the intersection of cutting-edge research and massive-scale production, ensuring that Cisco remains the leader in proactive, intelligent security.

Your Impact

In this role, you will define the roadmap for AI/ML integration across our entire security stack. Your primary mandate is to drive an "AI-first" culture across the engineering organization, focusing on delivering tangible business value through AI-augmented workflows and operational excellence. While delivering AI capabilities in our products is highly valued, your core objective is to leverage AI to solve complex human and technical challenges, significantly improving engineering velocity and innovation output across the organization.

• Strategic AI Vision: Define and execute the long-term AI engineering strategy for the Security Business Group. You will drive innovation by identifying and overcoming complex organizational and technical hurdles, ensuring that AI is used as a force multiplier to deliver measurable value to our engineering teams and business outcomes.

• Organizational Leadership: Lead, mentor, and scale a large, multi-disciplinary engineering organization. You will be the architect of our AI-first culture, fostering an environment that balances research-led experimentation with rigorous, production-grade engineering.

• Engineering Innovation & Velocity: Drive the transformation of our engineering lifecycle by integrating AI-assisted development tools. You will lead the charge in identifying and overcoming structural and technical hurdles, ensuring that AI is used as a force multiplier to increase developer productivity, code quality, and speed-to-market for our internal engineering teams.

• AI-Augmented Engineering Infrastructure: Oversee the design and deployment of internal AI platforms and development environments. You will ensure our engineers have the right tools—such as Codex and Claude CLI—to automate repetitive tasks, streamline complex coding workflows, and optimize the overall engineering development environment.

• Organizational AI Evangelism: Partner with engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to champion an AI-first culture. You will act as an internal executive advocate, driving the adoption of AI-driven methodologies that solve our most pressing organizational inefficiencies and foster a culture of rapid, data-informed innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with recent or current work in a deep AI/ML engineering leadership role, with at least 6+ years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale engineering organizations.

• Demonstrable hands-on experience in creating products and optimizing workflows using AI-assisted development tools, specifically Codex and Claude CLI.

• Demonstrated success in taking AI/ML products from research/concept to large-scale production in a SaaS or security environment.

• Extensive experience with hybrid cloud, internet-scale infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern MLOps frameworks, with a deep understanding of challenges in deploying AI at scale.

• Solid understanding of cyber and network security principles, threat landscapes, and the role of AI in modern security operations (e.g., SASE, SWG, XDR, SOAR, Firewall, Identity)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated thought leadership in the AI/Security space, evidenced by patents, published research, or speaking engagements at major industry conferences.

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage high-performing, geographically distributed teams.

• Experience working closely with executive leadership to drive business growth, improve product margins, and enhance customer retention through technical innovation.

• Deep experience in AI safety, governance, and the ethical deployment of AI models in highly regulated environments.

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $337,100.00 to $426,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$337,100.00 - $490,700.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$299,900.00 - $436,700.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is at the forefront of the collaboration revolution. We are building the infrastructure that powers global communication, connecting millions of users across every room, desk, and device. We don't just build features; we architect the future of hybrid work.

Our team operates with a high degree of autonomy. We value engineers who think like owners, challenge the status quo, and are passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems that define the industry standard.

Your Impact

As a Leader of technical projects, you will be the bridge between complex product vision and elegant engineering execution.

What You Will Do

• Architect & Innovate: Lead the technical roadmap for your domain, making critical decisions that balance immediate delivery requirements with long-term system scalability and health.
• Set the Standard: Establish and uphold high engineering standards. You will define best practices for code quality, testing, and operational reliability to ensure world-class performance.
• Influence Strategy: Collaborate closely with Product and Design leadership to turn complex, ambiguous requirements into actionable technical strategies.
• Orchestrate Delivery: Manage the full life cycle of large-scale initiatives. You will identify technical risks, break down complex problems, and guide the team through successful execution.
• Elevate the Team: Act as a force multiplier. Through mentorship, architectural design sessions, and rigorous code reviews, you will help develop the technical capabilities of the entire engineering team.
• Champion AI Integration: Lead the adoption of AI-driven workflows to increase development velocity, allowing the team to focus on solving the most complex, high-value engineering challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading architectural design for large-scale, customer-facing applications and influencing technical direction across multiple teams.
• Systems Expertise: Deep knowledge of distributed systems, API design, and cross-platform performance, with a clear understanding of the trade-offs between speed, reliability, and maintainability.
• Strategic Communication: The ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and align cross-functional teams toward a unified vision.
• Ownership Mentality: A proactive approach to problem-solving. You take full responsibility for outcomes, from identifying production root causes to implementing systemic improvements.
• Mentorship: A proven history of coaching engineers and helping them advance their technical careers.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering (or equivalent experience), with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality, production-grade software in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-Stack Fluency: Proficiency across the stack (C++, Swift, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Python) and experience with UI frameworks (Qt, React) or backend infrastructure (Spring, Web-Sockets).
• Operational Excellence: Strong background in CI/CD, contract testing, and infrastructure-as-code.
• AI-First Mindset: Practical experience using LLMs and AI-assisted tools to drive architectural exploration, code refactoring, and productivity gains.

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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.

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

• 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in OpenStack solution.
• Strong knowledge of OpenStack core components (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Glance).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• 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).
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills in large‑scale environments.
• 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.

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 cloud platforms with an emphasis on quality, stability, simplification, user experience, scalability, performance, and portability. We are looking for a DNS Engineer to join our team for the DNS engineering, automation, and continuous improvement of enterprise DNS platforms and services.

Your Impact

• Design, build, and evolve enterprise DNS architecture, including authoritative DNS, recursive DNS, forwarding, delegation, and DNS service integrations.

• Work on the platform modernization, automation, and engineering improvements across provisioning, configuration management, validation, monitoring, and recovery. Develop and maintain infrastructure as code and automation frameworks.

• Drive engineering standards for the reliability, performance, security, and maintainability.

• Troubleshoot complex DNS platform and design issues, including resolution behavior, delegation models, zone design, DNSSEC, caching, and integration dependencies.

• Partner with software, network, cloud, and security teams to design DNS solutions for new services and platform changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years (BS) or 2+ years (MS) of experience in software development or cloud/platform engineering roles.

• Deep expertise in DNS protocols, architecture, and design principles, including authoritative DNS, recursive DNS, delegation, forwarding, caching, and DNS record behavior.

• Strong experience with automation and infrastructure as code using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.

• Strong Linux and systems engineering background.

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across DNS, networking, and distributed systems domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DNSSEC, GSLB, Anycast DNS, and hybrid cloud DNS patterns.

• Experience integrating DNS with IPAM, DHCP, cloud networking, and platform automation.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes CoreDNS.

• Familiarity with CI/CD, policy-based automation, and engineering validation frameworks.

• Experience working in regulated, security-sensitive, or large enterprise environments.

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. Simply put – we power the future.

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.

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.

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, DNS, OSaaS and Kubernetes platform solutions with an emphasis on quality, stability, simplification, user experience, scalability, performance, and portability. We are looking for a Software Leader joining our team and building scalable cloud-native applications and services.

Your Impact

• Provide functional leadership and people management for a distributed team of professionals embedded across various Scrum teams. Participate and guiding team in on‑call rotations, incident response, and post‑incident reviews to ensure platform reliability.

• Guiding and participate in the design, implementation, and evolution of OpenStack-based private cloud solutions and hybrid cloud infrastructure with a focus on high availability and performance.

• Guiding and participate in design, deploy and maintain the enterprise DNS architecture, including authoritative DNS, recursive DNS, forwarding, delegation, DNSSEC, and DNS service integrations to support hybrid cloud environments.

• Guiding and participate in automate workflows and operational tasks related to cloud and OS platform services, integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.

• Guiding and participate in develop and maintain infrastructure as code and automation frameworks for cloud infrastructure services using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years (BS) or 5+ years (MS) of experience in software development or cloud/platform engineering roles.

• Proficiency in Python/Java/Go (Golang) or other programming languages used in cloud platforms.  And experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (e.g., Terraform).

• Deep expertise in DNS protocols, architecture, and enterprise DNS technologies such as Infoblox, BIND, or BlueCat, including DNSSEC and hybrid cloud DNS patterns.

• Deep understanding of OpenStack internals, Linux Kernel and networking fundamentals.

• Strong hands-on experience with Linux system administration (RHEL, Ubuntu) and security hardening practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native security solutions.

• Knowledge of security hardening standards (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides) across Linux operating systems and cloud infrastructure to ensure compliance with enterprise security requirements.

• Experience integrating DNS with IPAM, DHCP, cloud networking, and platform automation.

• Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices and platform hardening.

• Experience with CI/CD, GitOps, or developer platform enablement.

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.

Meet the Team

Cisco’s Collaboration Business Unit empowers people and organizations worldwide to connect, communicate, and innovate seamlessly.

You will collaborate with a global team of software engineers and SREs responsible for delivering world-class collaboration experiences at scale. Our team supports backend services deployed worldwide and works closely with development, product, and operations partners to ensure reliability and performance.

Webex is powering the shift to the hybrid workforce, helping people stay connected in a rapidly evolving digital world. We foster a startup-like culture that values innovation, ownership, and collaboration, while offering the scale and impact of a global technology leader. 

Your impact

Supporting backend services for Cisco’s SaaS collaboration products, you will play an important role in delivering reliable, scalable, and resilient experiences across calling, messaging, meetings, and contact center solutions.

Your work will directly impact the availability, performance, and quality of services used by millions of users globally. 

• Deploy, operate, and support collaboration services across cloud and hybrid environments following established practices.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and operational automation, leveraging existing frameworks and AI‑assisted tools.

• Monitor production systems, participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot incidents, and contribute to root cause analysis.

• Analyze metrics, logs, and traces to support operational decisions, capacity planning, and system stability.

• Create and maintain runbooks and operational documentation, promoting reliability and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) with 2+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Operations, Systems Engineering, or a related role.

• Experience deploying, operating, or supporting services using containers (Docker) and basic Kubernetes concepts in cloud or hybrid environments.

• Working knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, Go) for automation and operational tasks.

• Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and incident response practices, including troubleshooting production issues.

• Foundational understanding of Linux systems, networking concepts, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and Git-based workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating large-scale, globally distributed SaaS platforms.

• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and multi-region deployments.

• Experience applying AI-assisted or automation-first approaches to SRE tooling and workflows.

• Strong written communication skills for creating clear operational documentation and runbooks.

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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.

Meet the Team

Cisco’s Collaboration Business Unit empowers people and organizations worldwide to connect, communicate, and innovate seamlessly.

You will collaborate with a global team of software engineers and SREs responsible for delivering world-class collaboration experiences at scale. Our team supports backend services deployed worldwide and works closely with development, product, and operations partners to ensure reliability and performance.

Webex is powering the shift to the hybrid workforce, helping people stay connected in a rapidly evolving digital world. We foster a startup-like culture that values innovation, ownership, and collaboration, while offering the scale and impact of a global technology leader.

Your impact

As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) supporting backend services for Cisco’s SaaS collaboration products, you will play a critical role in delivering reliable, scalable, and resilient experiences across calling, messaging, meetings, and contact center solutions.

Your work will directly impact the availability, performance, and quality of services used by millions of users globally.

Specifically:

• Own the deployment and operation of critical collaboration services across cloud and hybrid environments, driving reliability and scalability.

• Design, evolve, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and automation, including AI‑first tooling for deployment, monitoring, and incident response.

• Lead incident response for complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive systemic reliability and performance improvements.

• Use observability data to guide capacity planning, scaling strategies, and resource optimization across services.

• Define and champion operational best practices, documentation standards, and a culture of reliability and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 3–5 years in Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Operations, or Systems Engineering.

• Strong hands-on experience operating production services using Docker and Kubernetes in cloud or hybrid environments.

• Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) to build automation and operational tooling.

• Experience with monitoring, observability, and incident response in production environments, including on-call participation and post-incident reviews.

• Working knowledge of Linux systems, networking, distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and Git-based workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating large-scale, globally distributed SaaS platforms.

• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and multi-region deployments.

• Experience applying AI-assisted or automation-first approaches to SRE tooling and workflows.

• Strong written communication skills for creating clear operational documentation and runbooks.

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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.

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

· Design and build foundational capabilities of the cloud‑native ecosystem, with a focus on Kubernetes layers and the underlying infrastructure.

· Develop and maintain automation and tooling for Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management, configuration, and upgrades.

· Create and enhance platform components that support Kubernetes networking, storage, security, and resource management.

· Collaborate closely with SRE, security, networking and application teams to deliver robust and scalable platform capabilities.

· Leverage AI‑assisted engineering tools to improve productivity, code quality, and troubleshooting efficiency.

· Participate in on‑call rotations, incident response, and post‑incident reviews to ensure platform reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

· BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

· 4+ years (BS) or 2+ years (MS) of experience in software development or cloud/platform engineering.

· Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) or Python

· Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and cloud‑native technologies.

· Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.

· Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills in large‑scale environments.

· Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (e.g., Terraform).

· Experience with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

· Experience using AI‑assisted tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively within distributed/remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).

· Experience with large‑scale or multi‑tenant Kubernetes clusters.

· Familiarity with OpenStack in private or hybrid cloud environments.

· Experience with testing frameworks and test‑driven development practices.

· Understanding security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, PCI‑DSS, GDPR).

· Experience with CI/CD, GitOps, or developer platform enablement.

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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.

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 used across the company. Within CCPS, the Cloud Software & Solutions (CSS) group designs and develops OpenStack and Kubernetes platform solutions that support quality, stability, simplification, scalability, performance, and portability. The team is a global engineering organization with deep expertise in hybrid cloud, IaaS, and PaaS, and it works closely across platform, infrastructure, and operations domains to improve how services are built and run. The environment is collaborative, technically rigorous, and focused on creating repeatable, portable delivery models that help teams deploy applications quickly and securely. What makes this team compelling is the opportunity to shape foundational platform capabilities that influence the experience of many internal engineering teams at scale.

Your Impact

• Design foundational Kubernetes platform capabilities to improve the reliability, scalability, and operability of the cloud-native ecosystem.
• Build and maintain automation for cluster lifecycle management, configuration, and upgrades to reduce manual effort and increase platform consistency. Enhance core components across networking, storage, security, and resource management to support production-grade multi-team usage.
• Partner with SRE, security, networking, and application teams to deliver resilient platform services and accelerate issue resolution.
• Participate in on-call response and post-incident reviews to strengthen platform stability and drive measurable operational improvements over time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience, in software engineering, cloud engineering, or platform engineering.
• Professional experience developing in Go or Python in production environments.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based platforms or cloud-native infrastructure.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform to provision or manage infrastructure.
• Experience working with at least one major public cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with observability tooling such as Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry.
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters.
• Familiarity with OpenStack in private cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with CI/CD, GitOps, or developer platform enablement practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in distributed engineering teams.

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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.

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 cloud 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

• Pipeline Automation: Involve in the development of automated workflows using Ansible.
• Security Compliance: Implement and maintain Security (Security Technical Implementation Guides) hardening standards across all infrastructure components to ensure compliance with Cisco’s enterprise security requirements.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional development and security teams to integrate automated security checks and deployment pipelines into the CI/CD lifecycle.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expert-level support for production issues related to OS.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years (BS) or 1+ years (MS) of experience in software development or cloud/platform engineering roles.
• Python Development: Proficiency in Python for developing custom automation tools, API integrations, and system utilities.
• Linux Expertise: Deep proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL/Ubuntu/Win), including advanced shell scripting, performance monitoring, and system-level debugging.
• Automation Proficiency: Extensive experience in Ansible scripting for configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and automated patching.
• Security Mindset: Strong understanding of security principles and proven experience in applying security hardening to production systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Containerization: Hands-on experience building and maintaining Docker containers and managing complex Kubernetes clusters in production.
• Cloud & CI/CD: Experience with hybrid-cloud infrastructure and integrating security scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub CI).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders in a global environment.

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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.

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.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and build scalable cloud-native applications and services.

Your Impact

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain core business logic and backend services for the AIOps platform, focusing on high availability, scalability, and security.

• Collaborate with Large Model Development Engineers and Machine Learning Algorithm Engineers to integrate model inference services and data preprocessing modules.

• Create and optimize data pipelines to process massive volumes of IT metric, log, and event data.

• Integrate the platform with external monitoring, alerting, and configuration systems (such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CMDB).

• Participate in system architecture and design reviews, contributing to platform performance, stability, and reliability.

• Write clean, maintainable code, conduct unit/integration testing, and participate in code reviews.

• Support deployment, monitoring, and incident response for production systems.

• Share knowledge with your team, contribute to process improvements, and help drive product innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of Python backend development experience; or Master’s degree with equivalent experience.

• Proficient in Python programming and common web frameworks (such as Django, Flask, FastAPI).

• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures.

• Solid understanding of relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).

• Familiarity with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching technologies.

• Strong foundation in software engineering principles, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

• Experience using Git for version control.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing large-scale platforms or systems, particularly in IT operations (AIOps), monitoring, or big data processing.

• Familiarity with containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Grafana).

• Understanding of MCD/MCP protocols or Agentic AI frameworks.

• Frontend development experience (e.g., React, Vue.js).

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems and contribute to technical design.

• Exposure to secure coding practices and user privacy best practices.

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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.

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.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and build scalable cloud-native applications and services.

Your Impact

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will:

• Develop core business logic and backend services, leveraging Python to build highly available, scalable APIs and microservices.

• Apply Cisco Design Thinking Principles, focusing on simplification, secure coding, and exceptional user experience.

• Collaborate with Large Model Development Engineers and Machine Learning Algorithm Engineers to integrate AI-driven inference services, data pipelines, and agent interfaces.

• Lead and contribute to technical design, architecture, and system optimization for high performance, stability, and security.

• Integrate external IT monitoring, alerting, and configuration systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CMDB) into the platform.

• Write high-quality, maintainable code and conduct thorough unit and integration testing.

• Debug and resolve complex issues during both development and production, supporting robust and reliable customer experiences.

• Mentor colleagues contribute to documentation, and share knowledge across teams through presentations, blogs, and code reviews.

• Proactively identify and address opportunities for product innovation and process improvement, influencing the broader engineering roadmap.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of related experience, OR

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, OR

• PhD in a relevant field.

• Proficiency in Python programming with experience in backend development.

• Working knowledge of at least one Python web framework (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).

• Experience with RESTful API design and development.

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, asynchronous programming, and secure coding practices.

• Proficient with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.

• Experience with Git for version control.

• Strong foundation in software engineering, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor or coach less-experienced engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python backend development, with experience building large-scale systems or platforms.

• Experience with IT operations (AIOps), monitoring systems, or big data processing.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience deploying and managing solutions on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Proficient with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching technologies.

• Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging systems (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Grafana).

• Understanding of MCD/MCP protocols or Agentic AI framework technologies.

• Exposure to frontend development (e.g., React, Vue.js).

• Strong system design, problem analysis, and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience leading small-to-medium technical projects or features from design through delivery.

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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.

The application window is expected to close on: 06/01/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco’s Client Optics Group (COG) designs & delivers the high-speed optical transceivers, and platforms that power Cisco's core data center networking solutions. We specialize in the design and integration of innovative IM/DD optics and silicon photonic platforms that enable customers to deploy industry-leading optical technologies within data center with unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability. Come join us and take part in shaping COG’s ground-breaking optical solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most advanced pluggable, and Co-packaged Optics (CPO) being developed in the industry.

You will work with Cisco's best-in-class Silicon Photonics team. Our team is responsible for driving the development and optimization of optical transceivers & modules (800G,1.6T & beyond) that seamlessly integrate with Cisco's routing, switching, and datacenter platforms, enabling customers to build scalable, high-performance networks that support emerging technologies including AI/ML workloads, and next-generation data center architectures.

We are seeking an experienced High Speed AMS Design Engineer to lead full-chip electrical specifications and mixed-signal design for Cisco's silicon photonics driver integrated circuits supporting 100G/200G/400G per Lambda solutions. You will own high-speed datapath and low-speed control circuit design for receive and transmit paths in our next-generation silicon photonics modules.

Your Impact

• Provide technical leadership in analog/mixed-signal design for Cisco's next generation silicon photonics driver integrated circuits for 100G/200G/400G per Lambda solutions.
• Lead full-chip electrical specifications, circuit design, and verification test plans from concept through production, coordinating across electrical, optical, and product teams.
• Author mixed-signal datapath designs including photonics modulator drivers, serializers, PLLs, TIAs and control circuits while optimizing for power, performance, testability, and cost.
• Debug complex silicon and system-level issues during bring-up, and lab validation phases, driving yield enhancements and failure analysis.
• Mentor and guide analog, digital, and validation engineers while collaborating with architecture and product teams on verification and testability strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of high-speed AMS design experience
• Demonstrated expertise in high-speed optical transceiver design (modulator drivers, TIA, CDR, PLLs, ADC/DAC) and proficiency with industry standard tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Caliber, SystemVerilog, Verilog-AMS)
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams through full tapeout cycle, making critical decisions with limited data and delivering successful silicon products
• Proficiency in Python or C for design automation, scripting, and analytical tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 10-15 years of analog/mixed signal circuit design experience
• Experience with silicon photonics driver ICs and direct-detect optical module architectures
• Strong understanding of silicon photonics, optical subsystems, MSA standards (QSFP/QSFP-DD), and IEEE 802.3 specifications
• Expertise in multiple high-speed PHYs, protocols and subsystems (SerDes 112Gbps/224Gbps PAM4, Ethernet, UCIE, clock and data recovery systems, PLLs, ADC/DAC circuits)
• Demonstrated experience in design for testability (DFT) and test methodology development for large mixed-signal designs
• Proven experience with lab instrumentation (digital communication analyzers, real-time scopes, BERTs), SI/PI and test fixture/PCB
• Familiarity with optical sub-component models (photodiodes, modulators) and Verilog-A modeling for AMS simulations
• Strong collaborator and teammate with the ability to work across teams in multiple sites

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $189,300.00 to $271,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$210,600.00 - $350,800.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$189,300.00 - $312,200.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 06/01/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco’s Client Optics Group (COG) designs & delivers the high-speed optical transceivers, and platforms that power Cisco's core data center networking solutions. We specialize in the design and integration of innovative IM/DD optics and silicon photonic platforms that enable customers to deploy industry-leading optical technologies within data center with unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability. Come join us and take part in shaping COG’s ground-breaking optical solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most advanced pluggable, and Co-packaged Optics (CPO) being developed in the industry.

You will work with Cisco's best-in-class Silicon Photonics team. Our team is responsible for driving the development and optimization of optical transceivers & modules (800G,1.6T & beyond) that seamlessly integrate with Cisco's routing, switching, and datacenter platforms, enabling customers to build scalable, high-performance networks that support emerging technologies including AI/ML workloads, and next-generation data center architectures.

We are looking for a hard-working and experienced Design Verification Lead to join our team and drive verification of Cisco's silicon photonics driver integrated circuits for the next generation of products for 100/200/400G per Lambda solutions.

Your Impact

• Define and lead verification methodology and standards across multiple projects, coordinating activities across multiple sites.
• Lead verification at block & chip level with various high-speed IPs integrated like ODSP, D2D IP, SerDes XSR/PAM4, Integrated drivers/TIA, and control functions.
• Review specifications, participate in design reviews, and influence architecture for testability and verification efficiency.
• Mentor and coach verification engineers, driving continuous improvement in technical skills and execution.
• Debug complex silicon and system-level issues during bring-up phases.
• Support post-silicon bring-up and optimize integration and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering and 8+ years of ASIC Design Verification experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 6+ years of ASIC Design experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 3 years in ASIC Design Verification experience.
• Experience in System Verilog, UVM, and verification methodologies
• Experience owning and delivering verification for large-scale SoCs or subsystems.
• Experience leading verification teams or projects.
• Experience in scripting and automation such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell Scripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) for developing scalable, reusable, and coverage-driven verification environments.
• Expertise in verification of SerDes IP, D2D PHY IP, ODSP & integrated transceiver features, CPU sub-system & Protocols (Ethernet, UCIE, UAL, SPI/I2C, etc.)
• Experience influencing design for testability and verification.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting and debugging.
• · Experience with Formal Verification, hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog/System Verilog)
• Experience with emulation and prototyping platforms (Veloce, HAPS).
• Experience collaborating with architecture and design teams on verification strategy.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $163,600.00 to $234,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on:

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

At Cisco Meraki, our intuitive platform enables organizations of all sizes to deliver customer and employee experiences at scale. To provide best-in-class technologies to our customers, we've created an unrivaled company culture for our employees. One that is collaborative, flexible, and inclusive and provides employees with the autonomy to develop technology that's intuitive, secure, and accessible for everyone.

Our Dashboard teams build and maintain our Web applications, which manage millions of network devices from our cloud. Our customers use the Meraki Dashboard to monitor and configure critical IT infrastructure that serves tens of millions of people every day.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer on MX Dashboard team, you will collaborate with firmware and other Backend, SRE, Dashboard engineers to architect, design, and build a large-scale system running MX SD-WAN & Security features. You will enable connections between over a million network devices and our SD-WAN & Security customers relying on our products. With the large footprint that we have, quality is our highest priority. MX Dashboard team is responsible for delivering a simple to use but very powerful, scalable, and groundbreaking cloud-managed service to customers. With help from product managers and firmware engineers, you will construct intuitive but powerful systems that will be used by customers via the MX Dashboard.

What you will do:

• Solve challenging scaling problems to meet a growing user base and ensure the best experience and uptime.
• Identify and solve performance bottlenecks in our Web application.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers, UX designers, and product managers to design, iterate, and implement new Security and SD-WAN features within the Meraki Dashboard for our customers.
• Contribute significantly to production code and provide guidance to junior engineers through code reviews.
• Utilize advanced development skills for problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for scoping, design and building some of the high impact technology projects.
• Accountable for the stability of our product with a high customer focus.
• Be a unifying force connecting people and motivating others to do their best.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• 7+ years of experience writing professional production code and tests
• 5+ years of experience in Web backend technologies, like Ruby on Rails, Python, Node.js, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in building rich web UIs with React (and Redux) or similar frameworks
• Skilled in building large-scale web applications and distributed services either from scratch or by evolving existing systems
• Experience working on large scale systems
• Can implement efficient database design and query performance in a relational database (Postgres, SQL)
• Have experience prototyping, shipping, and iterating on new and sophisticated features and experiences
• Strategic and product oriented approach with a desire to understand users
• Exhibit passion for your work and have the ability to inspire and motivate those around you

Bonus points for:

• Experience in analyzing and scaling large systems, Web development, or dev-ops/infrastructure tasks
• Experience or interest in Security or Networking
• Experience with real time Dashboards

Are you interested in contributing to one of the largest Ruby on Rails applications in the world? Can you solve challenging technical problems with high performing, maintainable solutions? Are you interested in helping other team members advance their skills and knowledge?

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $137,000.00 to $200,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$165,000.00 - $277,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$146,700.00 - $247,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/01/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Our Routing SD-WAN Group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable WAN edge solutions that empower enterprises to connect and protect their networks from the edge to the cloud.

The SDWAN Manager engineering team builds the management plane for Cisco SD-WAN through a highly scalable distributed systems architecture that powers services, APIs, workflows, and user experiences for large-scale enterprise and service provider networks. The team develops capabilities that help customers configure, operate, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot their deployments. These services, APIs, UI, and operational workflows directly shape the quality, usability, and overall customer experience of the platform. With AI embedded across the platform, SDWAN Manager enables more intelligent operations, faster troubleshooting, and more efficient decision-making at scale.

Your Impact

• Own and deliver end-to-end features for SD-WAN management workflows, including configuration, policy management, observability dashboards, and troubleshooting tools across UI and backend systems.

• Drive technical design and implementation of Java-based backend services and APIs handling configuration updates, telemetry ingestion, and real-time network state for large-scale deployments.

• Architect and build frontend applications (React/Angular) for complex workflows such as network visibility, policy configuration, and diagnostics, ensuring performance at scale.

• Lead the modernization of legacy components by breaking down monolithic services into modular, cloud-ready architectures.

• Define and improve API contracts, data flows, and service interactions to reduce latency and improve reliability across distributed systems.

• Lead debugging and root cause analysis of production issues, including API failures, performance bottlenecks, and system inconsistencies.

• Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on guidance, improving engineering quality and system design practices.

• Collaborate with Product, UX, and platform teams to translate customer use cases into scalable technical solutions.

• Contribute to improving engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, and overall development efficiency.

• Adoption/use of AI-driven development tools (e.g., Copilot/Codex) to improve developer productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate debugging and testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with a BE, BTech, MS, MCA, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in Java-based backend development, including designing and operating services that handle high request volume and concurrent workflows.

• Experience in frontend applications using Angular or React, delivering complex user workflows such as dashboards and configuration interfaces.

• Expertise in design and delivery of features spanning multiple services or teams, including defining APIs and system interactions.

• Experience in debugging production issues tracing failures across services, and resolving performance bottlenecks.

• Actively use of AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Codex, or similar) to improve development speed, debugging, and test generation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Network management systems, Controller based systems or large-scale enterprise networking products.

• Proven track record in modernizing legacy systems and driving architectural improvements at scale.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, and cloud-native application design.

• Exposure to secure software development practices and building systems with strong reliability and compliance requirements.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $149,100.00 to $218,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/01/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Our Routing SD-WAN Group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable WAN edge solutions that empower enterprises to connect and protect their networks from the edge to the cloud.

The SDWAN Manager engineering team builds the management plane for Cisco SD-WAN through a highly scalable distributed systems architecture that powers services, APIs, workflows, and user experiences for large-scale enterprise and service provider networks. The team develops capabilities that help customers configure, operate, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot their deployments. These services, APIs, UI, and operational workflows directly shape the quality, usability, and overall customer experience of the platform. With AI embedded across the platform, SDWAN Manager enables more intelligent operations, faster troubleshooting, and more efficient decision-making at scale.

Your Impact

• Drive technical design and implementation of Java-based backend services and APIs handling configuration updates, telemetry ingestion, and real-time network state for large-scale deployments.

• Architect and build frontend applications (React/Angular) for complex workflows such as network visibility, policy configuration, and diagnostics, ensuring performance at scale.

• Lead the modernization of legacy components by breaking down monolithic services into modular, cloud-ready architectures.

• Define and improve API contracts, data flows, and service interactions to reduce latency and improve reliability across distributed systems.

• Debug and root cause analysis of production issues, including API failures, performance bottlenecks, and system inconsistencies.

• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure feature reliability across releases.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, UX, QA, Platform) to deliver production-ready features.

• Adoption/use of AI-driven development tools (e.g., Copilot/Codex) to improve developer productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate debugging and testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience with strong full stack development skills.

• Expertise in Java and Spring/Spring Boot and have built APIs that handle real-world workloads (e.g., high request volume, concurrent updates).

• Experience in designing and consuming REST APIs, including handling error scenarios, retries, and performance considerations.

• Experience in building frontend applications using React or Angular, delivering interactive workflows such as dashboards, forms, or configuration interfaces.

• Expertise in debugging production issues,tracing API failures, and identifying performance bottlenecks.

• Hands-on experience with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Codex, or similar) to improve coding speed, debugging, or test generation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with networking domains such as network management system.

• Familiarity with cloud-native deployment models and public cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern quality engineering practices.

• Exposure to Python or scripting for automation and tooling.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $137,000.00 to $200,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$165,000.00 - $277,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$146,700.00 - $247,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/01/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Our Routing SD-WAN Group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable WAN edge solutions that empower enterprises to connect and protect their networks from the edge to the cloud.

The SDWAN Manager engineering team builds the management plane for Cisco SD-WAN through a highly scalable distributed systems architecture that powers services, APIs, workflows, and user experiences for large-scale enterprise and service provider networks. The team develops capabilities that help customers configure, operate, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot their deployments. These services, APIs, UI, and operational workflows directly shape the quality, usability, and overall customer experience of the platform. With AI embedded across the platform, SDWAN Manager enables more intelligent operations, faster troubleshooting, and more efficient decision-making at scale.

Your Impact

• Drive technical design and implementation of Java-based backend services and APIs handling configuration updates, telemetry ingestion, and real-time network state for large-scale deployments.

• Architect and build frontend applications (React/Angular) for complex workflows such as network visibility, policy configuration, and diagnostics, ensuring performance at scale.

• Lead the modernization of legacy components by breaking down monolithic services into modular, cloud-ready architectures.

• Define and improve API contracts, data flows, and service interactions to reduce latency and improve reliability across distributed systems.

• Debug and root cause analysis of production issues, including API failures, performance bottlenecks, and system inconsistencies.

• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure feature reliability across releases.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, UX, QA, Platform) to deliver production-ready features.

• Adoption/use of AI-driven development tools (e.g., Copilot/Codex) to improve developer productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate debugging and testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience with strong full stack development skills.

• Expertise in Java and Spring/Spring Boot and have built APIs that handle real-world workloads (e.g., high request volume, concurrent updates).

• Experience in designing and consuming REST APIs, including handling error scenarios, retries, and performance considerations.

• Experience in building frontend applications using React or Angular, delivering interactive workflows such as dashboards, forms, or configuration interfaces.

• Expertise in debugging production issues,tracing API failures, and identifying performance bottlenecks.

• Hands-on experience with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Codex, or similar) to improve coding speed, debugging, or test generation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with networking domains such as network management system.

• Familiarity with cloud-native deployment models and public cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern quality engineering practices.

• Exposure to Python or scripting for automation and tooling.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $126,500.00 to $182,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$152,500.00 - $252,000.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$135,800.00 - $224,400.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/29/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is an onsite position in our Milpitas, CA office.

NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if enough applications are received.

Meet the Team

Our hardware engineering team collaborates closely with system designers, diagnostics engineers, customer escalation engineers, and external vendors. Together, we ensure robust test methodologies and timely issue mitigation, resulting in high product quality and enabling next-generation solutions. The team fosters a culture of innovation and continuously optimizing cost, performance, and quality across Cisco's hardware portfolio.

Your Impact

As a Cisco Hardware Engineer, you will:

• Apply guidelines and your expertise to improve products and services independently, while receiving guidance from leadership.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to less experienced colleagues and interns.
• Apply your work and conceptual knowledge of current technologies to broaden your capabilities.
• Build productive relationships with peer stakeholders within and across teams.
• Lead and implement projects of limited complexity and drive small-to-medium features from technical design through completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in design reviews to ensure product and system designs meet guidelines and customer needs.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality designs and deliverables.
• Write unit and integration test plans, identify opportunities for automating tests and debugging.
• Supervise and participate in verification processes to ensure products meet Cisco standards.
• Support system installation, configuration, and integration, resolving minor issues.
• Find opportunities to assist others and contribute to team success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience, or master’s degree with demonstrated ability in circuit design.
• Experience with electrical engineering circuit design concepts
• Experience with bring-up of complex boards
• Experience in debugging high-speed circuit boards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lab bring-up and design validation.
• Experience with x86 architecture, I2C/SPI/ PCI express/100G+ SERDES bus technologies, High Speed board design, and FPGA design

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $135,800.00 to $193,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$135,800.00 - $222,400.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$122,000.00 - $197,900.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/15/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group is at the forefront of developing products that power the largest networks in the world. The networking industry is going through a massive transformation to build the next generation infrastructure to meet the needs of AI/ML workloads and continuously increasing internet users and applications. We are uniquely positioned to capture that market transition. This team builds products by harnessing the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries on Systems and Silicon Architecture.

Your Impact

As a Senior Software Engineer (Network Routing/Switching & AI Fabric), you will be a key contributor to the design, development and testing of the Control Plane switching & routing protocols required for the Cisco 8000/9000 platforms.

You will be working among engineers who are passionate about tackling complex technology, building large scale distributed systems and working with open-source communities and technologies. This is a fast-paced work environment where you'll work end-to-end product development and provide production support.

You are curious and a problem solver. You love to learn and grow and work in an environment that is constantly evolving. You are a self-starter that thrives on learning information quickly and uses resources to research and resolve issues. You are comfortable working with multi-disciplinary, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE or technical equivalent.
• 5+ years of software development experience using C, C++, or Python
• 3+ years’ development experience in routing protocol stacks (e.g., BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) or network operating systems (e.g., FRR, Quagga, or vendor-specific NOS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SONiC architecture, including Redis databases and Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI).
• Expertise with Segment Routing, L2VPN/EVPN technologies, BIER and Controller based Solutions, and RoCEv2 for AI/ML networking. Strong understanding of MPLS Technologies, including LDP, RSVP-TE, VPNs, MVPN, L3VPN, L2VPN. Proficient in routing protocols and technologies including multicast routing (PIM, IGMPv2, IGMPv3, etc), BGP, OSPF, IS-IS
• Packet forwarding operating systems internals, algorithms, and computer architecture.
• Experience with GIT, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline tools, virtualization and container technologies including KVM/Qemu, Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
• IETF experience and influence in the industry

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $165,000.00 to $241,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$165,000.00 - $277,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$146,700.00 - $247,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/15/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group is at the forefront of developing products that power the largest networks in the world. The networking industry is going through a massive transformation to build the next generation infrastructure to meet the needs of AI/ML workloads and continuously increasing internet users and applications. We are uniquely positioned to capture that market transition. This team builds products by harnessing the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries on Systems and Silicon Architecture.

Your Impact

As a Technical Leader (Routing/Switching & AI Fabric), you willlead an agile team engaged in the design, development and testing of the Control Plane required for the Cisco 8000/9000 platforms.

You will drive the technical roadmap for routing protocol enhancements, ensuring our infrastructure is optimized for massive AI/ML data center fabrics. You’ll be working with engineers who are passionate about tackling complex technology, building large-scale distributed systems and working with open-source communities and technologies. This is a fast-paced work environment where you'll work end-to-end product development and provide production support. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE or technical equivalent
• 7+ years of software development experience using C, C++, or Python
• 4+ years’ development experience in routing protocol stacks (e.g., BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) or network operating systems (e.g., FRR, Quagga, or vendor-specific NOS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SONiC architecture, including Redis databases and Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI).
• Expertise with Segment Routing, L2VPN/EVPN technologies, BIER and Controller based Solutions, and RoCEv2 for AI/ML networking. Strong understanding of MPLS Technologies, including LDP, RSVP-TE, VPNs, MVPN, L3VPN, L2VPN. Proficient in routing protocols and technologies including multicast routing (PIM, IGMPv2, IGMPv3, etc), BGP, OSPF, IS-IS
• Packet forwarding operating systems internals, algorithms, and computer architecture.
• GIT, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline tools, Virtualization and container technologies including KVM/Qemu, Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
• IETF experience and influence in the industry

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $183,800.00 to $263,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/14/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

You will join the Silicon Strategy & Portfolio Management team—the technical and strategic "engine room" behind Cisco’s hardware innovation. We are a high-impact group of "Marchitects" who bridge the gap between long-term market disruption and immediate silicon architecture. Our team is responsible for the strategic roadmap of Cisco Silicon One and our broader SoC portfolio, ensuring we power everything from the world’s largest service providers to the next generation of AI-driven data centers. We thrive on solving sophisticated trade-offs, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and building the most efficient silicon ecosystem in the world.

Your Impact

You will lead systematic market-driven silicon portfolio analysis of Cisco’s silicon and define requirements that drive portfolio-level differentiations, increase product reuse, and expand addressable markets.

• Lead portfolio optimization initiatives to increase cross-product reuse and simplicity.
• Drive cross-product differentiation initiatives with PLMs, system architecture, and software at a total network level.
• Define building block requirements that maximize development efficiency and analyze TAM coverage for smart segmentation.
• Own competitive portfolio analysis and synthesize mega-trends into portfolio-level requirements.
• Establish portfolio governance, trade-off forums, and decision logs while publishing periodic roadmap packages.
• Deliver measurable improvements in building‑block reuse and cross‑product differentiation, enabling scalability and efficiency across complex product lines.
• Team player leader who leads through collaboration and influence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12+ years in product/portfolio management within the networking or silicon industry.
• Experience translating market needs into architecture‑level requirements, driving roadmap decisions across switching/routing layers, product portfolios, network processors, traffic management, and emerging networking software trends.
• Experience providing leadership and direction to directors and/or senior managers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing silicon portfolios spanning from entry access routers to hyperscaler AI switching SoCs.
• Prior experience influencing and aligning cross‑functional stakeholders to drive successful roadmap planning cycles, ensuring on‑time delivery and operational rigor.
• Experience translating disruption signals into defensible competitive advantages.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $280,100.00 to $384,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$280,100.00 - $442,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$267,600.00 - $390,300.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 03/24/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the team

The IIoT Solutions Engineering team develops validated end-to-end solutions integrating Cisco IIoT Networking, Security, and OT partner products. This team plays a critical role in advancing Cisco's Internet of Things initiatives by delivering industry-specific solutions for Manufacturing, Transportation, and Remote Assets. Comprised of skilled engineers and architects, the team collaborates closely with business leaders, field teams, services, and partners, fostering a dynamic and innovative environment. The team's work directly supports key IIoT customers, making a significant impact on solving complex business challenges. Joining this team means being part of a fast-growing, technically diverse group passionate about shaping the future of IIoT.

Your impact

Perform solution testing of Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs) to ensure robust IIoT solutions. Develop detailed solution designs and test plans to validate product releases and industry applications. Drive end-to-end integration of Cisco and third-party products to meet industry vertical solution requirements and ensure the quality of new software releases through rigorous testing, including automation enhanced with AI. Identify product defects and enhancements in Cisco software to ensure quality and deliver the best experience for our customers. Collaborate with engineering, product marketing, and services teams to develop robust designs. Author go-to-market collateral such as white papers and design documents. Drive innovation by engineering Proofs of Concept that support new product development and enhance customer experience.

Minimum qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in roles such as solutions/system integration and deployment, network architecture, technical support, scale and performance testing, or customer experience/services is required.
• Hands-on experience in routing and switching
• Proficiency in automation, such as Python and the pyATS framework for solution testing
• Strong troubleshooting skills in networking environments
• Ability to understand use case requirements and develop detailed solution designs and test plans

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of IIoT sensors, gateways, and cloud applications
• Experience with SD-WAN products and concepts such as Meraki and Catalyst SD-WAN
• Exposure to industrial IoT protocols such as CIP, PROFINET, DNP3, Modbus, MQTT, IEC 61850, and NTCIP is an added advantage
• Experience integrating AI into workflows and debugging complex problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and energetic teamwork style with the initiative to drive results

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $126,500.00 to $182,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$152,500.00 - $252,000.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$135,800.00 - $224,400.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/08/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco IT is a transformation engine enabling people to do the best work of their lives! Our vision is to be loved as the world’s best IT organization. We lead with user experience, accept agile ways of working, drive engineering efficiency, and deliver with Cloud first, shift left, AI powered technology.

The Component Operations Supply Chain IT team is at the forefront of transforming our supply chain through technology. We specialize in implementing and optimizing our Supply Chain ERP solution, a critical backbone for managing everything from procurement to delivery. Our expertise ensures seamless integration of processes, providing real-time visibility and control over our entire supply chain operations. We empower data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operational agility. 

What you'll do:

As a OIC engineer you will collaborate with a team of skilled engineers and interact with business partners. You will plan, direct, and coordinate central initiatives for the Component Operations Supply Chain IT org.

• Responsible for development, test, and deployment of robust, scalable integrations between Oracle Fusion Cloud and other internal/external systems using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
• Monitor and debug integrations, resolve performance issues, and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business processes, and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical support including troubleshooting production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing timely resolutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support operations.
• Write and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation for all developed solutions, integrations, and processes.
• Responsible for code and design reviews while managing code versioning and deployments across different environments (Development, Test, Production) using best practices for change management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related field with 5-7 years of Oracle technology experience.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) implementations and developing complex integrations (scheduled, app-driven, event-based) handling large volumes.
• Proficient in REST, SOAP web services, XML, JSON, XSLT, and integrating with external systems, databases, and SFTP/FTP.
• Skilled in error handling, exception management, logging, security features
• Experience applying AI to technology solutions.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in developing web applications using VBCS.Consume and integrate REST APIs and external services, Oracle BI Publisher Reports
• Python, Javascript, SQL and PLSQL
• Prior experience working with Oracle Fusion Cloud modules, including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), SCM (Supply Chain Management), and CX (Customer Experience).

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $126,500.00 to $182,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$152,500.00 - $252,000.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$135,800.00 - $224,400.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/08/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco IT is a transformation engine enabling people to do the best work of their lives! Our vision is to be loved as the world’s best IT organization. We lead with user experience, accept agile ways of working, drive engineering efficiency, and deliver with Cloud first, shift left, AI powered technology.

The Component Operations Supply Chain IT team is at the forefront of transforming our supply chain through technology. We specialize in implementing and optimizing our Supply Chain ERP solution, a critical backbone for managing everything from procurement to delivery. Our expertise ensures seamless integration of processes, providing real-time visibility and control over our entire supply chain operations. We empower data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operational agility.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers, and technical project manager while fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Collaborate with technical leads to manage technical debt, improve performance, and guide architectural decisions
• Partner with Product, Supply Chain, Business Operations, and SMEs to clarify requirements and align priorities
• Monitor and resolve production issues to ensure system stability, data integrity, and timely support
• Remove obstacles, manage risks, and ensure teams have the tools and support needed for delivery
• Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and drive team health and engagement initiatives
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning to build strong engineering teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and external technology vendors

Min Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience with 8+ years in DevOps engineering and 4+ years of engineering leadership experience managing diverse, globally distributed teams.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, driving technical strategy, fostering an AI-first development culture, and ensuring the successful design and deployment of scalable large scale engineering applications.
• Extensive experience with SaaS and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (planning, order management, logistics, and inventory) combined with hands-on experience supporting IT systems, including supply chain technologies such as ERP, WMS, and system integrations.
• Deep experience in developing and managing high-performing engineering teams and leading agile teams, managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively with both engineering teams and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with building and maintaining various Oracle Fusion Cloud modules, including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), SCM (Supply Chain Management), and CX (Customer Experience).

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $149,100.00 to $218,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid role with three day per week at our Holmdel, NJ office.

The Acacia division of Cisco is looking for an integrated photonics test engineer.

Meet the Team

Acacia (part of Cisco) is a market leader in high-speed coherent optical transceivers, pioneering the development of coherent pluggable transceivers. Acacia’s coherent products are deployed by all hyperscalers to connect their Data Centers over distances from a few kilometers to thousands of kilometers and even in submarine networks. The emergence of AI has drastically increased the demand for Acacia’s coherent transceivers. Acacia’s coherent transceivers are also being used in space applications and are expected to be used inside data centers as interconnect speeds continue to increase. Acacia is also entering the PAM4 Client market and is expected to be a key provider of PAM4 solutions, including a 1.6T PAM4 DSP. The Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) team is a dynamic group that develops advanced photonics chips for optical communications products. Acacia takes pride in providing and fostering a collaborate environment to ensure success and personal growth.

Your Impact

As an Integrated Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting Cisco’s next generation integrated photonic components for telecommunications, data centers, and AI infrastructure. You will devise, develop and execute engineering tests supporting novel optical components to be used in Cisco’s silicon photonics product offerings.

• Develop, build and perform hands-on engineering tests to support Cisco’s integrated photonic components and circuits on die, wafer and assembly levels.
• Analyze and correlate optical test data with design and process parameters to optimize device performance for high-speed photonics applications
• Apply data analytics leveraging AI/ML for proactive problem detection and resolution
• Communicate clear, concise, and actionable data-driven analysis to cross-functional teams, including Design, Assembly, Test, Qualification and Foundry partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience
• Knowledge with solid-state physics, integrated photonics, and opto-electronics
• Experience in hardware and software automation of photonics testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with + 3 year experience.
• Prior experience with commercial large-scale photonic circuit testing developments
• Prior experience building optical testing setups and systems for integrated photonics and performing hands-on testing.
• Strong programming skills for testing automation using Python, Matlab, C#, or Labview
• High proficiency in statistical programming languages for data analysis and modeling as well as experience in using commercial statistical applications like JMP
• Strong SQL skills for complex data extraction from relational databases
• Experience testing RF and high-speed optical components.
• Prior experience specifically with silicon photonics or other integrated high-speed photonic platforms is a strong plus.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $152,400.00 to $221,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$152,400.00 - $255,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$134,300.00 - $224,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

As a Principal AI Security Architect, you will join a specialized team within Security and Trust Organization serving as the senior software security technical advisor for Cisco’s Customer Experience (CX) organization. We act as partners, to the business, embedding ourselves directly into product management and software development cycles. Our mission is to ensure the secure design, development, and delivery of Cisco’s most critical platforms, including the Cisco IQ ecosystem. We work with our product management and engineering counterparts, providing the technical authority and architectural guidance necessary to accelerate innovation while maintaining a robust security and risk posture.

Your Impact

In this role, you will provide expert technical leadership to product, platform, and offer teams, ensuring that software development and AI functionality is integrated securely from inception to delivery.

Your impact will include:

• Strategic AI Guardrails: Define and implement security guardrails for AI-embedded applications. You will proactively address risks such as prompt injection, data leakage, privacy violations, and unauthorized cross-customer data access.

• Architectural Leadership: Serve as the authority on secure cloud architecture within AWS and Azure environments. Review complex designs to ensure they meet Cisco’s security standards before they reach the market.

• Risk-Based Decision Making: Evaluate the security risk of new releases (Critical, High, Medium, Low) and provide actionable, technical remediation paths to product teams, helping them ship securely without sacrificing speed.

• Collaborative Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to senior engineering leadership. You will translate complex security requirements into business outcomes, ensuring that security is viewed as an accelerator for the CX ecosystem and TAC tooling.

• Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate across the broader Cisco ecosystem, including Operations and IT, to ensure that security patterns are repeatable, scalable, and aligned with our overall AI safety and governance frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the software industry with a focus on security, deep hands-on experience in cloud-native architectures (eg: AWS/Azure) and AI/ML integration.

• Demonstrated ability to secure AI models and applications, specifically addressing LLM-related vulnerabilities and data privacy concerns.

• Strong background in secure software development lifecycles (SDLC), architecture validation for large-scale, complex ecosystems and preferably in threat modeling.

• Experience in quantifying security risks and providing clear guidance with influence to product managers and engineering leads.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with large-scale customer support or technical assistance platforms (e.g., TAC engineering environments).

• Deep understanding of AI safety, ethical AI, and global data protection regulations as they apply to cloud-based SaaS offerings.

• Experience integrating security checkpoints into fast-paced, high-velocity CI/CD pipelines.

• A track record of mentoring senior-level engineers and fostering a security-first culture within high-performing technical teams.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $198,800.00 to $267,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$225,000.00 - $374,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$208,600.00 - $330,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Meet the Team

In today’s complex, fast-moving environment, our Go-To-Market and Customer Experience teams need more than just tools: they need a connected, consistent, and intelligent experience. That’s where we come in. The Cisco CETO (Connected and Engineering Transformation Office) mission is to operate and deliver solutions that drive: One Team. One Experience. One Cisco.

CETO is a team of builders, collaborators, and change agents. We bring together the expertise in CRM architecture, data governance, marketing, sales and partner compensation, AI and automation – all under one roof.

Your Impact

You will be a pivotal force in shaping Cisco's technological landscape, driving innovation to deliver exceptional customer and partner experiences. Collaborating across multi-functional teams, you will design, develop, and optimize scalable and robust technical solutions across diverse platforms, including Salesforce and advanced backend systems. Your expertise, often integrating cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities, will streamline critical business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock new data-driven insights, directly contributing to Cisco's strategic goals and global impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Core Experience:
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience in software design, development, and delivery for web or cloud-based enterprise applications.
• Technical Expertise  could be on any of these:
• Front-End: Advanced skills in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue), TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and responsive UI/UX design.
• Back-End: Expertise in server-side languages (Java, Python, Node.js, or C#), API development (REST/GraphQL), database design (SQL/NoSQL), and scalable microservices architecture.
• Integration & Cloud Proficiency:
  Proven experience integrating with third-party systems and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), authentication (OAuth, JWT), and event-driven architectures.
• DevOps & Engineering Excellence:
  Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, automated testing, code reviews, and modern SDLC practices. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring tools is a plus.
• Agile Mindset & Communication:
  Experience working in Agile teams, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent English communication skills to collaborate effectively in global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven leadership in technical design, code quality, and architectural decisions on cross-functional projects. Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers is highly valued. Passion for ongoing professional development through certifications, experimentation, or community engagement. Eagerness to explore and apply new technologies.

• MuleSoft: Expertise in designing, developing, and deploying integration solutions using MuleSoft tools (API Manager, Design Center, Runtime Manager, Flex Gateway) and proficiency in DataWeave for data transformation, REST/SOAP Webservices.

• Salesforce & Cloud Certifications:
  Salesforce Platform Developer/Administrator certifications, MuleSoft Developer/Architect, or equivalent cloud credentials (AWS, Azure, GCP). Demonstrated interest in expanding Salesforce or cloud expertise.

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:
  Proven ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues, propose enhancements, and leverage analytics or AI to improve system efficiency and data reliability.
• Emerging Tech Skills:
  Interest in AI/ML, predictive analytics, intelligent automation, or low-code/no-code platforms.
• Collaboration, Communication & Documentation:
  Excellent collaboration skills for working across technical and business teams, with strong communication and documentation habits to ensure clarity and effective knowledge sharing in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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.

The application window is expected to close on:

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

2011049 – Security Engineer Technical Leader (Remote)

• The application window is expected to close on: April 27, 2026

• This role can be performed from any location within the United States

• Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco’s Platform Security Team is committed to delivering advanced security compliance and risk management solutions that ensure consistent enforcement of security policies, automate compliance processes, and protect platforms against evolving threats. You will work alongside experienced engineers who empower their peers by providing the tools, frameworks, and processes needed to deliver high-quality automation and security reviews.

Your Impact

The Security Engineering Technical Lead plays a critical role in designing and implementing scalable automation and AI-driven solutions to strengthen security controls across the organization’s application and platform ecosystem. This position collaborates closely with multiple teams to integrate security policies into development workflows, ensuring secure software delivery without compromising speed. The role also focuses on leveraging automation and AI to improve risk identification, security architecture reviews, and compliance validation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing scalable automation and AI-driven tools to enhance security controls, architecture reviews, risk identification, and decision support.

• Partnering with Application Security, Cloud Engineering, Platform teams, and enterprise architects to develop automated security guardrails and integrate security policies into development workflows.

• Ensuring new systems, integrations, and services comply with organizational security standards through automated validation, policy-as-code, and continuous monitoring.

• Building reusable security frameworks, intake processes, and automated validation mechanisms to reduce manual review effort while improving consistency, visibility, and compliance.

• Performing and scaling risk assessments and security architecture reviews for applications, cloud platforms, APIs, and system integrations.

• Collaborating with software development teams to create innovative, automated security solutions that demonstrate measurable business efficiency gains, leveraging AI to address security gaps.

• Quickly adapting to new security challenges, especially related to IaaS platforms, and engaging with lead architects and technical leads through design reviews, pair programming, code reviews, and sharing AI expertise.

• Documenting solutions clearly to support team training and production support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, DevSecOps, or application security.

• 3+ years of experience in security automation or software engineering, including scripting or development in languages such as Python, Go, or Java.

• Demonstrated experience automating security controls or processes, such as security assessments, configuration validation, compliance checks, or vulnerability management workflows.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and understanding of cloud security architectures.

• Familiarity with policy-as-code or automation frameworks used to enforce security controls (e.g., OPA, Terraform, IaC scanning tools) and ability to translate security requirements into automated, scalable engineering solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, architecture, and security teams.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD  in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field

• Experience building automated architecture review frameworks or security guardrails

• Experience with threat modeling or secure design practices

• Familiarity with AI/LLM frameworks used for automation or analysis

• Experience building security developer platforms or internal tooling

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, or similar

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $149,100.00 to $218,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This role is hybrid in Raleigh, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, DC Metro Area, Beltway.

*** The applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. The applicant must be eligible for a US Government TS/SCI Clearance ***

Meet the Team

In this role, you will work in the Security & Trust Government Solutions Organization (GSO) The hiring manager is the GSO Market Access Platform (MAP) Software Development Director. This role will cut across multiple functions inside GSO and Cisco. GSO’s vision is to be the leader in delivering Cisco SaaS offers to global government environments as well as attracting and developing top talent to our innovative engineering team. The GSO MAP team is delivering this vision with a dynamic multi-functional team that collaborates and implements in an agile setting that values every individual’s contribution.

Your Impact

This is a dynamic role, where the selected candidate will be on the cutting edge of cloud-native software development, system architecture, and DevOps as applied to Cisco's products pursuing various Government Cloud certifications at multiple security levels. As a Software Developer Technical Lead within the GSO MAP team you will provide technical leadership for a development team that collaborates with other software developers, operations, IaaS, SecOps, and incident command teams to design, develop, and deploy high-quality, high-availability cloud service offers for our Public Sector customers. You will be accountable for driving the technical vision, architecture, and implementation of the MAP service. You will ensure our software solutions meet exacting performance, security, and scalability requirements, making design decisions, and balancing the challenges of delivering stable, high-quality software against rapid delivery of new features and releases. You will also provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful applicant must be eligible for a US Government TS/SCI Clearance.
• 7+ years proven experience in software development, with a significant portion focused on designing, developing, and deploying complex, scalable software solutions. This includes demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship of junior developers, and driving architectural decisions for critical components or systems.
• Expert understanding and proven practical application of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including robust design principles, coding standards, testing strategies, deployment automation, and operational support. Demonstrated experience applying Agile and DevOps principles in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C#, JavaScript) relevant to cloud-native development.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated cloud-native software solutions across regulated government, public, and hybrid clouds.
• Extensive experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), code review processes, and implementing/managing CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled at accurately translating complex technical concepts into simple terms.
• Recent proficiency with Linux operating systems (e.g., CentOS/RedHat) preferred.
• Strong experience with networking, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is preferred.
• Experience in building, scaling, and maintaining customer-facing software applications and services is preferred.
• Experience with microservices architecture, API design (RESTful, GraphQL), and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in these tools, or similar, is highly desired: EKS/Kubernetes, Helm, Terragrunt, Terraform, Open Tofu, Git, CI/CD Runners (e.g., Gitlab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Spinnaker), with an emphasis on their application in software development and deployment.
• Excellent documentation skills for deployment processes and code documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.

S&TO

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $149,100.00 to $218,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/01/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Threat Intelligence Investigator, Global Security & Executive Protection (Remote) 20010019

Meet the Team

The Global Executive Protection (GEXP) team primarily supports the security of the CEO and Executive Leadership Team at Cisco. We are Executive Protection professionals that work on the premise of making the unknown known, to ensure to the best of our abilities, the successful completion of each detail and protective coverage of the CEO/ELT. GEXP is part of the Security and Trust Organization.

The Role

The Global Security & Executive Protection (GS&EP) team is seeking a technical Threat Hunting Investigator to identify, investigate, and mitigate risks largely posed by internal actors - whether malicious, negligent, or compromised. This role provides direct support to conduct research and investigations into threats and incidents related to ELT/CEO, the digital protection of our ELT, and protection of critical intellectual property.  

You will combat Critical IP Theft, and focus on digital protection efforts including research and investigation on Threats directed towards Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This role requires deep technical expertise, strong investigative judgment, and discretion.

You will proactively hunt for Insider Threats, evaluate threats directed at ELT, analyze complex datasets across multiple systems, and partner closely with security, Legal, HR, and compliance partners throughout the Security & Trust Organization to drive risk-based outcomes.  

• In this role, you will be working in an agile, fast-paced, and collaborative environment to:
• Identify and focus on threat research and insider risk
• Conduct threat hunting using logs, telemetry, and behavioral indicators across endpoints
• Produce clear, defensible investigative reports
• Support ELT incident response and mitigate critical IP theft
• Draft and document internal solutions responsive to emerging insider risks
• Conduct and document hands-on technical research on potential digital threats

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience identifying and prioritizing sensitive information, evaluating threats, and implementing countermeasures
• 8-10 years conducting digital threat investigations related to insider threats
• 8-10 years conducting data triage and forensic analysis of endpoint devices
• Deep technical expertise, strong investigative judgment, and discretion.

Desired Qualifications

• Firm understanding of Cisco products and technologies, to include expert-level proficiency in Splunk and specific experience with Code42 and/or Microsoft Defender
• 2+ years of experience in Counterintelligence (CI) or within a US Federal Government organization
• Understanding of C/C++, Python, Verilog, and other source code languages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $158,100.00 to $200,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$177,400.00 - $259,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$158,100.00 - $230,400.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 05/01/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is onsite in Maynard, MA.  Relocation may be supported.

Meet the Team

Acacia (part of Cisco) is a well-known market leader in high-speed coherent optical transceivers, pioneering the development of coherent pluggable transceivers. Acacia’s coherent products are deployed by all hyperscalers to connect their Data Centers over distances from a few kilometers to thousands of kilometers and even in submarine networks. The emergence of AI has drastically increased the demand for Acacia’s coherent transceivers, and our team is focused on the exciting challenge to architect, build, and maintain test automation software using scalable and maintainable methods.

Your Impact

As a Test Automation Engineer on our Acacia team, you will be responsible for assuring that Acacia products reliably conform to software and hardware specifications. You’ll have a passion for test automation, working on complex systems, and delivering high-quality best-in-class technology, as well as have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop test plans, test facilities, and test automation software (C#)
• Execute tests on new Acacia product software releases
• Work closely with product developers to resolve issues before delivery to customers
• Document detailed test results and publish software release notes for customers

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing large-scale, efficient, scalable, and easily maintainable test automation software in test environments for client optics modules, or similar environments, using C#, C++, or Python
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical background in optical telecommunications, especially in client optics and/or optical coherent subsystems, including industry standards
• First-hand experience with testing of client optics and/or optical telecommunication systems
• Experience with bug tracking and reporting tools such as Bugzilla and Jira
• Ability to lead efforts toward enhancing the testing process

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $146,700.00 to $214,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$165,000.00 - $277,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$146,700.00 - $247,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/17/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

At Data Center Business Unit in Cisco, we are dedicated to driving innovation in networking technologies. Our focus is on developing groundbreaking Ethernet Switching products that address the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures, including those in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise environments.

Your Impact

In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of core Ethernet Technologies with architectural exposure to craft and develop Ethernet Switching as applied to both Public and Private cloud infrastructure. You will work on the intricacies of the critically important infrastructure that enables the world-class, multi-layered Nexus switches. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in multi-functional collaboration and be exposed to all facets of the software development cycle from innovation and marketing requirements to product delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• You will participate in a project team of engineers involved in the development of software for our next generation data center switch Nexus product family.

• Define, architect, design, and deliver new features and solutions on the Nexus family platform

• Work independently with direction from leader to determines best approach to accomplish work.

• Develop relationships with peer stakeholders within and across teams and builds productive working relationships.

• May lead projects with limited complexity to execute the defined software engineering roadmap.

• May lead small-to-medium features from technical design through completion.

• Will stay current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices; coaches others, as needed.

• Contribute to delivery of high-quality design and deliverables.

• Advocate for new features within a product to address customer needs.

• Track metrics for product adoption and success.

• Write functional clean code and unit tests with minimal guidance.

• Perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the development process under minimal supervision.

• Perform code reviews for others in project.

• Write code enabling scale, reliability, and velocity in product releases.

• Troubleshoot complex issues within the production environment, may serve customers through on-call rotations to identify end user problems, may lead postmortem and write root cause analysis.

• Share knowledge across teams, both informally and formally (e.g., ad-hoc basis, internal presentations, blogs, newsletters).

• Coordinate and collaborate on project timelines and continuously reviews, updates, and communicates project specifications to team members and stakeholders.

• Develop remediation plans and alternatives to ensure timely delivery.

• Identifie and acts upon opportunities to assist others.

• Mentors peers and/or engineering interns.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD +4 years of related experience

· Demonstrative skills in C and/or C++ and Python programming language

· Experienced iwith Embedded and/or router/switch software development

· Debugging with tools like GBD

· Demonstarted experience with L2/L3/ACL/QOS Packet Forwarding and/or CPU packet path

· Experience with traffic generator tools such as IXIA & Spirent

Preferred Qualifications

· SDK development on NPU/DPU/Networking ASICs is highly desirable.

· Proven experience in fostering collaboration across diverse teams to achieve goals, resolve challenges, and drive innovation in a cross-functional environment.

· Hands-on experience with SDKs to include integration, debugging and optimization of the SDKs in software projects.

· Practical experience and knowledge working with network processors and/or packet forwarding ASICs including development, deployment and troubleshooting in real-world applications.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $165,000.00 to $241,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$165,000.00 - $277,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$146,700.00 - $247,000.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/14/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Cloud Assurance, Readiness & Compliance (CloudARC) team within Cisco’s Security & Trust Organization (STO) is at the heart of building customer trust. We ensure Cisco’s cloud portfolio meets the highest security standards and global certifications, acting as a critical link between engineering, legal, and our global customers to embed security into every aspect of Cisco’s operations.

Your Impact

As a Compliance Information Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in attaining and maintaining global compliance certifications for Cisco’s cloud offerings. You will navigate complex regulatory landscapes, turning compliance into a business enabler that fosters transparency and trust. This role offers the unique opportunity to work across diverse product ecosystems, influence security at a global scale, and be on the forefront of customer trust.

Responsibilities:

• Lead compliance readiness, control assessments, and external audits in collaboration with CloudARC leadership, Product Management, and Engineering.
• Attain and maintain global compliance certifications and regulatory frameworks, including SOC2, ISO27001/17/18, ENS, and C5.
• Support local and regional initiatives related to data privacy, security, and cloud compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Legal to provide industry-leading trust through security and compliance.
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable compliance capabilities for stakeholders across the business ecosystem.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience handling compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience performing technical control assessments and facilitating external audits for cloud-based services.
• Experience mapping technical infrastructure requirements to global standards such as Spain ENS, Germany C5, or Japan ISMAP.
• Technical proficiency in cloud security architecture and data protection principles.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CCSK, or equivalent.
• Experience with a broad range of international frameworks, including Australia IRAP or CSA STAR.
• Strategic problem solver with the ability to build and scale compliance capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical requirements to diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for security innovation and a drive to enhance customer trust through transparency.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $91,600.00 to $116,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$110,800.00 - $161,700.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$97,700.00 - $142,500.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/17/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is required to be onsite in Maynard, MA and in office five days a week.

Meet the Team

Acacia (part of Cisco) is a market leader in high-speed coherent optical transceivers, pioneering the development of coherent pluggable transceivers. Acacia’s coherent products are deployed by all hyperscalers to connect their Data Centers over distances from a few kilometers to thousands of kilometers and even in submarine networks. The emergence of AI has drastically increased the demand for Acacia’s coherent transceivers. Acacia’s coherent transceivers are also being used in space applications and is eventually expected to be used inside data centers as interconnect speeds continue to increase. Acacia is also entering the PAM4 Client market and is expected to be a key provider of PAM4 solutions, including a 1.6T PAM4 DSP.

Your Impact

You will be a key member of Acacia’s Software team responsible for embedded CPU code development to configure and manage our products. You will lead the architecture and design of complex optical sub-systems that go into future Acacia SOCs; collaborate with Chip, DSP and Optics architects to drive innovation in Acacia’s products.

You will interface with the wider cross-functional engineering team to architect the system software, develop algorithms, contribute to code development, and participate in system bring up and debug.

You will work with Acacia’s Hardware, ASIC, Optical, and DSP teams in the engineering organization and the PLM team. You will collaborate with the Product engineering and Quality teams to ensure smooth transition of our products to Manufacturing.

This role will also involve customer interface for technical discussions related to Acacia SW architecture and design with our customers.

• You are enthusiastic about architecting embedded firmware solutions and driving requirements for future platforms. You enjoy contributing and collaborating with the wider cross-functional engineering teams to develop efficient, compact algorithms for embedded CPUs. You are great at low-level RTOS debug and systems bring up in the lab.
• You are capable in figuring out complex systems specifications from standards bodies and a strong mentor for junior colleagues.
• You don't hesitate to point out how we can be more effective as a team, and you are open to similar suggestions by your team members.
• Your interpersonal and communication skills allow effortless collaboration within and across teams and to steer the development in a positive direction.
• You are able to work from high level system design to low level driver development.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 8+ years (Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent) of relevant experience in the telecommunications industry.
• 10+ years of experience with C++ and C.
• 10+ years of experience with embedded firmware development (both control and data path) in telecommunications industry.
• Industry experience with RTOS and embedded CPUs and microcontrollers

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with ARM processors.
• Experience leading software/firmware teams and driving cross-functional requirements across other engineering and product teams.
• Embedded systems firmware architecture, design and development for Optical transceivers, and High-speed Mixed-signal components.
• Experience working within a team environment developing complex control-plane code in a multi-processor/multithreaded environment.
• Experience with developing/debugging software state machines.
• Proficient in writing compact highly efficient code to control HW components.
• Experience with a revision control system and defect tracking systems (Perforce™, GIT, Bugzilla, JIRA).
• Experience with collaborative code review tools (such as Jira Crucible®).
• Comfortable with UNIX-style command-line development (make, shell programming, Python).

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $189,300.00 to $271,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$210,600.00 - $350,800.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$189,300.00 - $312,200.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 04/17/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid position and will require being in office 2-3 days per week.  Preference will be for candidates based in San Jose, CA or Maynard, MA.

Meet the Team

Acacia, now a part of Cisco, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products. We are the architects behind the technology that transforms how data centers, cloud providers, and service providers connect. By pioneering breakthroughs in Silicon Photonics and Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Acacia is shrinking complex, power-hungry optical systems into high-performance, pluggable modules that scale the internet for the future.

As part of the Acacia team at Cisco, you will work on the cutting edge of 400G, 800G, and 1.2T technologies. We are a group of innovators dedicated to solving the world’s most difficult bandwidth and power-efficiency challenges. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of physics and engineering to build a faster, more connected world, Acacia is where you belong.

Your Impact

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead and expand the coherent optical business within Cisco’s Acacia business unit. This role combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and customer engagement to accelerate Cisco’s leadership in coherent pluggables for service providers, enterprises, and AI infrastructure networks.

The ideal candidate can move fluidly between technology, business development, and customer strategy—driving design wins, strengthening partnerships, and aligning product execution with market needs.

• Lead customer-facing initiatives to position Cisco’s coherent optics as the preferred solution for high-capacity optical networks.
• Drive cross-functional efforts between engineering and sales to execute on design wins and key customer programs.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive sales funnel to track opportunities, forecast demand, and accelerate growth.
• Deliver presentations and training to customers, sales, and SAE teams to communicate product value and differentiation.
• Partner with Cisco Sales, Product Management, and Marketing to align on product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market plans.
• Manage key ecosystem and technology alliances to ensure product and solution success.
• Build strong relationships with cloud, enterprise, and service provider customers to identify new opportunities and strengthen Cisco’s market presence.
• Gather market intelligence and competitive insights to guide long-term business and product strategy.
• Represent Cisco and Acacia at industry conferences, technology forums, and customer events to promote thought leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in high-speed optics, silicon photonics and/or coherent optical products, ideally with exposure to cloud, datacenter, or AI infrastructure markets.
• Demonstrated experience in product, sales, marketing, or business development for hyperscale or service provider customers.

Preferred Qualifications