United States of America Hybrid USD 126,500 - 182,000 Yearly

Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer

About the Role

Design and implement software features for collaboration devices that support modern hybrid work environments. Work within a cross-functional engineering team to deliver secure, high-performance solutions used globally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance software for Cisco’s collaboration platforms, including meeting systems and team communication tools.
  • Partner with senior engineers to create scalable and resilient solutions for embedded and networked devices.
  • Diagnose and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks to maintain system reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to uphold high standards of software quality.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines by writing and maintaining automation tests.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and adopt industry best practices in development workflows.
  • Contribute to technical mentoring, including guiding interns and less experienced peers.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to device software and communication systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of software development experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Background in embedded systems or network device software development.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative team setting.
  • Effective communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks.

Work Environment

This role operates under a hybrid model, available to candidates in the U.S. and Canada, combining in-person collaboration with remote work flexibility. The position supports a globally distributed team focused on innovation in digital workspaces.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary ranges from $126,500 to $252,000, depending on location and experience level. The New York City metro area offers a range of $152,500 to $252,000; non-metro areas in New York and Washington state offer $135,800 to $224,400. Additional compensation includes annual bonuses for non-sales roles and uncapped performance incentives for sales-eligible positions. Employees may receive grants of restricted stock units.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; and generous paid time off. Full-time non-exempt employees receive 16 days of accrued vacation annually, while exempt employees participate in a flexible time-off program. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, wellness days, floating holidays, birthday leave, and opportunities for volunteer time. Sick leave is provided annually with carryover allowance, and extra time off is available for family emergencies.

Required Skills
CI/CD pipelinesautomation testingembedded systemsnetwork devicessoftware developmentproblem-solvingcollaborative teamworkcommunication skillstest automation CI/CD pipelinesautomation testingembedded systemsnetwork devicessoftware developmentproblem-solvingcollaborative teamworkcommunication skillstest automation
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network, even those they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet, and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues before they impact end-user experiences. It is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and delivers AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios.
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category embedded
Posted 2 months ago