Senior Cloud Software Developer

Cisco

. Develop and validate infrastructure, software components, and integrations in on-premises and cloud environments .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesSenior💰 $167,700 - $245,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating infrastructure and software components in cloud and on-premises environments, with a strong focus on scalable solutions and AI technologies. Proficient in systems design, microservice architecture, and cloud-native technologies to address complex technical challenges.

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Programming Experience in Go, C++, Java, or PythonStrong Systems Design SkillsExperience with Docker and KubernetesExperience in Distributed Computing, Data Structures, and AlgorithmsHands-on Experience with Microservice Architecture

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Hard Skills

Programming Experience in GoProgramming Experience in C++Programming Experience in JavaProgramming Experience in PythonStrong Systems Design SkillsExperience in Distributed ComputingExperience with Data StructuresExperience with AlgorithmsHands-on Experience with Microservice ArchitectureIn-depth Knowledge of Docker

Soft Skills

Collaboration in Small TeamsFocus on Quality and Customer Impact

Tools & Technologies

Linux/Unix EnvironmentsShell ScriptingNetworking FundamentalsGitJenkinsCI/CD PipelinesVirtualization EnvironmentsVSphereHyper-VKVM

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingAI TechnologiesAI-assisted Development ToolsCloud-native TechnologiesInfrastructure Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPythonShell ScriptingUnixC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and validate infrastructure, software components, and integrations in on-premises and cloud environments
Deliver seamless, scalable solutions with broad business impact
Apply cloud-native technologies and software expertise to complex technical problems
Contribute to product design with a focus on quality and customer impact
Collaborate in small, self-organizing engineering teams
Help shape AI infrastructure and cloud management solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of related experience, or Master’s degree plus 4 years of related experience, or PhD plus 1 year of related experience
Programming experience in Go, C++, Java, or Python
Strong systems design skills
Experience in distributed computing, data structures, and algorithms
Experience with Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, and networking fundamentals
Experience with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines
Software and product development experience, preferably in cloud computing and distributed systems on Linux and VM environments
Experience with virtualization environments such as vSphere, Hyper-V, or KVM
Hands-on experience with microservice architecture
In-depth knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with AI technologies and AI-assisted development tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies