Cisco

Software Engineer - CHG (Hybrid)

Cisco$155K — $222K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years, or a PhD with no experience in enterprise software design and deployment.
  • 3+ years in developing and managing large-scale cloud-native applications and microservices using Golang and Terraform.
  • 3+ years of experience with SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases.
  • 1+ year working with streaming architectures using Kafka, SQS, or SNS for service communications.
  • Experience utilizing AI/ML technologies to enhance software development processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop core components for the Common Services Platform to support scalable cloud-native deployments.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to assess requirements and participate in planning.
  • Work with various teams to ensure smooth integration and complete functionality of systems.
  • Create POCs and prototypes to test new concepts, validate approaches, or evaluate performance.
  • Mentor fellow engineers and interns, providing guidance and facilitating skill development.
  • Participate in system design and execution to ensure quality and timely project delivery.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
  • Collaborative work environment across diverse teams.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Potential for impact on high-visibility projects.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/29/2026Your Impact
  • Design and build core components of the Common Services Platform and/or Solutions to enable scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native deployments.
  • Partner with Product Management to understand requirements, estimate level of effort, and contribute to sprint and quarterly planning.
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end functionality while aligning on integration points and infrastructure.
  • Develop POCs and prototypes to explore new ideas, validate technical approaches, or test performance.
  • Mentor peers and engineering interns, sharing best practices and supporting their growth.
  • Contribute to system design and implementation to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors + 5 years of related experience OR Masters + 3 years of related experience OR PhD + 0 years of designing, developing, and deploying enterprise software in production environments.
  • 3+ years of experience developing, deploying, and managing large-scale cloud-native web applications and microservices using Golang, Terraform, and serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda, AppSync, and ECS/EKS
  • 3+ years of experience using SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) storage systems.
  • 1+ year of experience building event-driven systems using message/streaming platforms such as Kafka, SQS, or SNS for asynchronous, service-to-service communication.
  • Experience using AI/ML tools or APIs (e.g., LLM-based coding assistants, model APIs, ML-driven automation) to support software development workflows.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Exposure to data structures and algorithms beyond the basics - e.g., graph traversal, recursive or hierarchical data modeling - through coursework, side projects, or production work.
  • Experience with clean/layered service architectures (Handler 12 Service 12 Repository) and ORM frameworks such as GORM.
  • Experience taking difficult problems and translating them into solutions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and summarize information to others concisely across cross-functional and distributed teams.


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79,500 employees
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Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
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+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
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