Software Engineer

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. Job Description Develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification and User Experience at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes. What You’ll Do: Participates in delivery of technical design features with guidance. May apply understanding of how related features in a product solves one or more customer needs. Writes functional clean code and unit tests with guidance. Performs parts of the coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process under supervision. Assists in code reviews and addresses code review feedback. Executes tests for scale, reliability and velocity within own code. Applies depth of knowledge in secure coding principles and reviews others' code for compliance. Expert in one component of the codebase. Shares knowledge from independent learning with the team. Estimates time to complete assignments and communicates status, blockers, and delays to the team. Identifies paths to eliminate blockers and meet deadlines when needed. Collaborates with team members to share learnings or assist in problem solving/resolution. Use AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to assist in code development, reviews, and test case generation Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors/Master of Engineering in Computer Science and allied branches Strong Systems/Applications programming skills in C/C++ Good understanding of Computer Systems and Network Security Area Sound background in Data structures and Algorithms. 1-43 years of related work experience is required Knowledge of Security Protocols such as TLS, IPSec, MACSec, PKI/Certs and AAA Protocols Knowledge of Linux systems programming Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.