Cisco

Senior Software Engineer

Cisco • $137K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Carolina, US
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent through advanced degree or demonstrated impact
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Go, or Java in Linux/Unix environments
  • Experience with AI coding generators and evaluating generated code
  • Expertise with no-code/low-code systems, particularly Corteza
  • Strong secure development practices including code review and threat modeling
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and automation practices
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

  • Apply AI tools in software development and evaluate AI-generated code
  • Lead medium-scale projects from technical design through completion
  • Determine best technical approaches for ambiguous engineering challenges
  • Translate security operations needs into robust software designs and automations
  • Create and manage data pipelines for incident detection and operational decision-making
  • Develop clean, tested software and perform thorough code reviews
  • Coordinate across teams to track progress and address blockers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse and passionate team
  • Focus on cutting-edge technology in the security domain
  • Engagement with industry leaders and vendors for advanced security practices
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment that supports independent work and collaboration
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/09/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Who You'll Work With

Our Incident Command Software Engineering team is a diverse and hardworking group of individuals that share a passion for both developing sophisticated software and computer security. We are driven to stay one step ahead of the constantly evolving threat landscape, and we have fun while doing it! Our methodology uses an AI-based, fast paced, Agile development environment. We combine the simplicity of Kanban and the power of continuous integration and deployment, combined with AI to accelerate our high quality software delivery. We collaborate with vendors, partners, and industry leaders to incorporate the latest digital analytic techniques into our product.

Become part of Cisco's fast growing and exciting Internet Security team. We are actively building next-generation security services crafted to detect and respond to security events.
What You'll Do

We are searching for a Software Engineer to join a team building and extending our next-generation incident detection and response services.

You will work closely with Cisco's internal security investigation and analysis teams to design work flows, systems, and processes that deliver reliable, scalable, and effective security services.
  • You should be highly qualified in designing and engineering software solutions to securely meet the demand of our security team.
  • You also should have the ability and desire to learn internet security from, and with, a team of experts.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Apply AI tools in software engineering, test, and delivered solutions as needed to meet business goals, while evaluating AI-generated code for correctness, security, maintainability, and fit with the codebase.
  • Lead medium features and projects from technical design through completion, including delegation, review, delivery tracking, production readiness, and ongoing support.
  • Work independently with minimal guidance to determine the best technical approach for ambiguous engineering problems, stakeholder needs, and security operations priorities.
  • Translate internal security operations needs into secure, maintainable software designs, APIs, automations, no-code or low-code workflows, and services that improve reliability and stakeholder outcomes.
  • Create, troubleshoot, and manage data pipelines that move, transform, enrich, and supply data for incident detection, response, automation, reporting, and operational decision-making.
  • Develop clean, tested software consistent with Cisco Design Thinking Principles, secure coding practices, privacy expectations, and team engineering standards.
  • Write functional code and unit tests without guidance, enabling scale, reliability, and velocity in product releases.
  • Perform thorough code reviews that identify immediate and larger-scope issues, improve maintainability, and strengthen secure development practices.
  • Contribute to feature-level threat modeling and make practical security, reliability, scalability, and delivery trade-offs.
  • Prototype and deliver automation, tooling, low-code/no-code capabilities, integrations, and service improvements that strengthen detection, prevention, response, and security operations capabilities.
  • Identify and recommend improvements to the software development lifecycle, agile engineering practices, CI/CD, testing, observability, and operational support models.
  • Collaborate with domain experts in Incident Command and across Cisco to enhance, improve, or modify security methods in both on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Identify opportunities for multiple products, services, data sources, or workflow platforms to work together to create value for stakeholders.
  • Monitor and improve production application environments, including problem identification, troubleshooting, escalation, and timely resolution of reliability and availability issues.
  • Serve as an escalation point for production and on-call issues as needed; lead postmortems and write root cause analysis for significant incidents.
  • Coordinate across teams on estimates, timelines, specifications, dependencies, blockers, and trade-offs; track milestones, communicate progress, and provide remediation plans when needed.
  • Serve as an expert on multiple functional components, sharing knowledge across teams through documentation, code reviews, design discussions, demos, presentations, or other forums.
  • Mentor peers and more junior engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, documentation, and practical coaching.
What We're Looking For
  • Typically 7 or more years of related software engineering experience, or equivalent experience through advanced degree, technical depth, or demonstrated impact.
  • Experience writing software in one or more languages such as Python, Go, Java, or similar in a Linux or Unix-based environment.
  • Demonstrated experience using AI coding generators responsibly, including the ability to evaluate and review generated code, identify problems, and show a deep understanding of the relevant codebase.
  • Experience applying AI technologies to solutions that meet stakeholder, operational, or customer needs.
  • Expertise with no-code or low-code systems such as Corteza, including designing workflows, configuring applications, troubleshooting issues, and integrating them with surrounding systems.
  • Ability to create, troubleshoot, and manage data pipelines that support operational analytics, automation, reporting, or security workflows.
  • Strong secure development practices, including secure coding principles, code review, privacy awareness, and feature-level threat modeling.
  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, services, integrations, automation, full-stack capabilities, or low-code/no-code extensions.
  • Experience with CI/CD, containerized builds and deployments, and orchestration platforms such as Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
  • Comfortable developing solutions that efficiently use, move, transform, and supply large amounts of data in support of security operations.
  • Experience troubleshooting production services, improving reliability, participating in or supporting on-call rotations, and leading postmortems or root cause analysis.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, clarify ambiguous requirements, identify paths around blockers, and communicate status, risks, remediation plans, and trade-offs clearly.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, understand project or department needs, and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes across team boundaries.
  • Ability to mentor peers and more junior engineers, raise engineering quality, and share knowledge across teams through code reviews, documentation, and technical guidance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in security operations, incident detection and response, detection engineering, threat analysis, or adjacent cybersecurity domains.
  • Experience building cloud-native services, operational tooling, workflow applications, or low-code/no-code platforms in hybrid, on-prem, or cloud environments.
  • Experience with observability, monitoring, alerting, and reliability practices for production services.
  • Experience with data pipelines, event-driven architectures, stream processing, ETL workflows, or large-scale security analytics.
  • Familiarity with Agile software delivery, Kanban, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and modern engineering workflows.


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Join the vibrant team at Cisco, a global leader in networking and cybersecurity solutions, where innovation and leadership thrive. Cisco offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences, making it an ideal place for both seasoned professionals and those seeking an internship to jumpstart their career. Work You’ll Do At Cisco, you’ll be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Engage in work that matters with a team that combines technology, creativity, and the power of human connection to redefine networking. Cisco’s commitment to innovation isn’t just about technology, but also about transforming the way we work and collaborate. Cisco’s employment philosophy supports career advancement and nurtures a leadership pipeline that is equipped with diversity training and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re applying your skills to drive our latest innovations or using our vast networking capabilities to solve complex problems, at Cisco, every role is impactful. Join Our Dynamic Team Explore job opportunities in areas ranging from engineering to marketing, sales to cybersecurity. Cisco is hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. Positions at Cisco offer competitive benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Cisco internship. Gain invaluable industry experience, enhance your resume, and build professional networks that last a lifetime. Our internships provide hands-on experience and the chance to work on projects that matter. Leadership and Development Cisco is committed to fostering leadership skills and providing employees with the training needed to succeed. Our leadership programs help you develop new skills, manage teams effectively, and lead with confidence. Cisco’s commitment to professional development ensures that your career path is as dynamic as our technologies. Benefits and Culture Cisco understands the importance of a balanced life. Our benefits package is designed to ensure that our team members are healthy, happy, and secure. At Cisco, you’ll find a supportive culture that encourages open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect. Stay Connected Join Cisco’s Talent Network Stay informed about new positions that match your skills and interests. At Cisco, we value the curiosity and unique perspectives of our team members. Subscribe to receive personalized job alerts and insider tips directly from our hiring managers. Explore Cisco Jobs Ready to advance your career at Cisco? Search open positions, prepare your resume, and get ready for an interview that could lead to your next big opportunity. At Cisco, we’re not just filling positions—we’re investing in leaders. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at Cisco.
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Size
79,500 employees
Market Cap
$194.5 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
NASDAQ
CSCO
* Ladders Estimates

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