Senior Software Engineer

Cisco

. Design and deliver secure, scalable Automation and Response capabilities .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $167,700 - $245,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering secure, scalable automation and response capabilities, with a strong focus on cloud services and production software reliability. Proficient in mentoring engineers and guiding technical decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Applied Programming Experience in PythonExperience with CI/CD PipelinesBackground with Distributed SystemsExperience with Automated TestingFamiliarity with Security Operations

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Hard Skills

PythonGoC++Automated TestingCode ReviewsDockerKubernetesAsynchronous ProcessingPerformance TroubleshootingProduction Software Support

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cloud ServicesLinux SystemsNetworkingSplunk IntegrationsDjangoFlaskJavaScriptReact

Certifications & Qualifications

FedRAMPSOC 2FIPS

Industry Keywords

Automation and ResponseSecurity EventsProduction ProblemsOn-Call DutiesTechnical Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDjangoDockerFlaskJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxPythonReactSplunkC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver secure, scalable Automation and Response capabilities
Help customers investigate and respond to security events across cloud and enterprise environments
Own complex features from design and implementation through release readiness and production support
Build observable, reliable, supportable, and safely deployable systems
Resolve customer escalations and security issues
Use AI-assisted development and automation to accelerate engineering, strengthen testing, and improve troubleshooting
Guide technical decisions and mentor other engineers
Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams
Participate in rotating on-call duties to diagnose production escalations and issues
Develop solutions for production problems

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 2 years of related experience
Applied programming experience in Python, Go, or C++
Experience designing, delivering, and supporting reliable production software, including cloud services
Background with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and performance troubleshooting
Experience with automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and delivery models such as Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
Candidates located in the San Jose, CA or San Francisco, CA areas are requested to work onsite a few days a week
Preferred: experience with Django, Flask, JavaScript, or React
Preferred: familiarity with security operations, SIEM, Automation and Response, or Splunk integrations
Preferred: experience with Linux systems, networking, or enterprise software deployment
Preferred: familiarity with FedRAMP, SOC 2, or FIPS
Preferred: ability to autonomously own complex technical initiatives and design decisions while partnering with engineers and product managers

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
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 time 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 policies