Full Job Description
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
Applications are accepted until further notice.
Your Impact
As a Full Stack or Backend Software Engineer at Cisco, you will build the technology that powers global connectivity. Working within inclusive, agile teams, you will design and deliver high-quality features across our cloud-native platforms and microservices. By solving complex challenges and enhancing system scalability, your work will directly impact the reliability of mission-critical systems for our customers. Join us to grow your technical expertise, contribute to real-world innovation, and help build a more connected future.
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months):
- A Bachelor's degree with 0 years of work experience; or
- An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate's, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 1 year of work experience; or
- High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience.
- Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technologyor a related field.
- Foundational understanding and practical coding proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, C/C++, or JavaScript / TypeScript, with solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
- Understanding of full stack software engineering fundamentals, including RESTful APIs, web development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/React), and relational or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with standard software development workflows in Linux environments and Git version control.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience or coursework in building modern, responsive user interfaces and single-page applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a solid grasp of core UI/UX principles.
- Practical experience in designing and developing scalable distributed backend services, RESTful APIs, or microservices architectures using languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C/C++.
- Hands-on exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, cloud security, and networking fundamentals (L2/L3, TCP/IP), combined with a proactive approach to using AI developer tools to enhance productivity and solve complex problems in Agile environments.