Cisco

Platform Engineer

Cisco$137K — $200K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 7 years experience in software engineering or infrastructure development, or a Master's degree with 4 years experience.
  • Expertise in Linux system administration (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS), with networking and storage expertise.
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Puppet or Ansible.
  • Skilled in Linux Containers and Kubernetes for operation and troubleshooting.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and GO.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain the software stack for CI/CD operations of Collaboration Devices.
  • Collaborate with product development teams in RTP to cater to specific technical and deployment needs.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison in the US to connect global infrastructure efforts with local priorities.
  • Contribute to the delivery of leading video collaboration devices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge collaboration technology.
  • Collaborative and agile work environment focused on user needs.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
  • Potential for personal and professional growth within an expanding team.
  • Work in an international team, bridging global and local development efforts.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/01/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the team
  • The Engineering Infrastructure team serves as the backbone for the Collaboration Devices CI/CD platform, enabling high-velocity development for diverse technologies ranging from device drivers to AI/ML models. We function as a collaborative group of 12 based in Oslo, now expanding our footprint to RTP to better support US-based development workflows. We provide a robust, optimized platform that meets the unique needs of our developers. We pride ourselves on an agile, user-focused culture where we tackle complex technical challenges
Your impact
  • Design, develop, and maintain the software stack of our infrastructure to ensure seamless CI/CD operations for Collaboration Devices. Collaborate with product development teams in RTP to deliver a platform for their specific technical requirements and unique deployment needs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability. Act as a key technical liaison in the US, bridging the gap between global infrastructure efforts and local product development priorities. Take part in delivering the market leading video collaboration devices.
Minimum qualifications
  • Bachelors + 7 years of experience in software engineering or infrastructure development, or Masters + 4 years of experience.
  • Expertise in Linux system administration (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS), including networking and storage integration
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Puppet or Ansible.
  • Experience in Linux Containers and Kubernetes operation and troubleshooting. strong skills in a few programming languages (preferably Python and GO).
Preferred qualifications
  • Experience with Proxmox, Jenkins, Slurm, Ceph and Elasticsearch.
  • Experience with on-prem hosted infrastructure and bare-metal servers
  • Familiarity with Nix/NixOS environments.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Self-motivated individual with a track record of taking initiative to drive technical progress.


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