Cisco

Senior Software Engineer, Hybrid, Milpitas, CA

Cisco$167K — $245K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 4 years, or PhD with 1 year.
  • Expertise in software engineering, particularly in AI/ML and agentic systems.
  • Proven experience deploying AI applications in large-scale production.
  • Proficient in Python or Java, with knowledge of AI frameworks and LLM orchestration.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, API design, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Proven leadership skills in technical initiatives and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop AI-driven workflows for the Control Hub ecosystem.
  • Implement scalable AI solutions using Large Language Models and agentic frameworks.
  • Ensure production-ready AI features prioritize performance, security, and ethical standards.
  • Establish evaluation standards for models and prompt engineering.
  • Mentor junior engineers while promoting innovative AI practices within the team.
  • Collaborate with product management and data science to align AI solutions with business needs.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Support for continuing education and certifications.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Generous vacation and leave policies.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/28/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact
  • Design and develop autonomous agents and AI-driven workflows that integrate seamlessly into the Control Hub ecosystem.
  • Implement scalable solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), vector databases, and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, or similar).
  • Ensure AI features are production-ready, focusing on latency, cost-efficiency, security, and ethical AI practices.
  • Establish standards for model evaluation, prompt engineering, and agentic reliability.
  • Provide high-level technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation in AI and machine learning.
  • Partner with product management and data science teams to translate business needs into cutting-edge AI solutions.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree, combined with 7 years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, combined with 4 years of experience or PhD, combined with 1 year of related experience.
  • Professional experience in software engineering with a focus on AI/ML and agentic systems.
  • Experience in deploying AI-powered applications into production environments at scale.
  • Coding experience in Python or Java, with a background in AI frameworks and LLM orchestration.
  • Understanding of distributed systems, API design, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Demonstrated history of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen) and multi-agent orchestration.
  • Experience integrating AI with streaming/batch data platforms (e.g., Spark, Flink, or vector databases like Pinecone/Milvus).
  • Experience with fine-tuning, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and LLM observability/evaluation tools.
  • Experience architecting AI solutions within major cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Experience managing the full lifecycle of mission-critical, high-availability AI platforms.

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79,500 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
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