Software Engineer - 1444749
Cisco
The application window is expected to close on: 08/21/2025.
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 a diverse and highly skilled group of software engineers passionate about building and deploying Cisco’s next generation of IT solutions. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, working closely with cross-functional partners across Cisco to deliver impactful results. We foster an open and supportive environment where sharing ideas is encouraged and everyone’s contributions are valued. Embracing Agile methodologies, we are committed to mentorship, personal growth, and technical excellence as we take on exciting challenges together.
Your Impact:
Cisco IT is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our IT development organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop, integrate, test, and deploy highly scalable and robust software solutions that will shape the future of Cisco’s IT landscape.
As a Software Engineer at Cisco, you will:
- Design and develop software for private and public cloud platforms, integrating automation and monitoring tools
- Collaborate with software development teams in an Agile DevOps environment
- Contribute to a highly agile development culture, focused on continuous improvement and innovation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, and PL/SQL
- Experience working with both relational and non-relational databases
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with MongoDB, Oracle, or similar database technologies
- Knowledge of data structures, Kafka, and the ELK stack
- Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience preferred
#WeAreCisco:
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.
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.