Software Engineer, Java/Golang/Python

About the Role

At Cisco, we build the software that powers the global internet. Join our engineering team to develop the infrastructure that connects billions of people, businesses, and governments. You will work alongside industry experts to solve complex technical challenges. You will be expected to influence technical decisions, optimize system designs, and use AI-assisted workflows to streamline development. You will take ownership of your projects, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver high-quality, secure, and privacy-focused code. Join our team to build scalable, high-impact cloud applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently but receives guidance and direction from a leader, then determines the best approach to accomplish work.
• 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 the 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.
• Performs coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the development process under minimal supervision.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Core CS: Strong grasp of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java or Python or Golang or C/C++.
• System Design: Ability to think critically about application scalability and cloud environments.
• Ability to architect and design distributed systems.
• AI Tooling: Ability to use AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and automate testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical problems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results.