Software Engineer I (Full Time) United States

Applications are accepted until further notice.

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.

Meet the Team

Our dedicated team members are programming magic across the globe on teams such as Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security and Trust, and more.

You will play a crucial role in driving next-generation software innovations, including in the cloud, mobile, desktop, or security spaces. On any of these teams, you'll gain firsthand experience working with applications that make technology accessible on any device. Discover the possibilities when creativity meets design, and help build solutions that will transform how we work, live, learn, and play.

Your Impact

Our software engineers are the authorities behind the scenes, ensuring all of our programs are easy to use and bug-free. With a keen eye, you'll develop software and tools to support many of our high-impact technology platforms, such as operating systems, networks, databases, and more. While we're growing in the software business, you'll still need to see the big picture, watch for hardware compatibility, and potentially influence design.

Who You Are

You are a software developer who demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork abilities, coupled with a genuine passion for solving sophisticated challenges. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational skills and a tried aptitude for managing time efficiently.

As a process-driven individual, you have a strong desire to streamline and improve existing procedures. Your expertise in time management empowers you to effectively prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality work within set deadlines.

Join our team and apply your passion for problem-solving to build innovative software solutions that make a difference.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program) + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience or Bachelors + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C/C++, Python, or Java, with evidence of recent (within the 12 months) coursework, projects, or work experience.
• Experience in quality assurance (QA), testing, and/or debugging in an academic, project-based, or work related setting.
• Ability to legally reside and work in the country of application, without the need for visa support or employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux, networking concepts, operating system fundamentals, embedded development, and/or machine learning
• Experience with databases, web application development, and web services
• Knowledge of computer networking and/or cybersecurity
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

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. Simply put - we power the future.

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.