Senior Software Engineer – CHG

Cisco

. Design and build core components of the Common Services Platform and/or solutions for scalable, secure, resilient cloud-native deployments .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $167,700 - $245,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and deploying scalable, secure cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on mentoring and collaboration across teams. Proficient in leveraging modern technologies such as Golang and Terraform to influence system design and ensure high-quality delivery.

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Cloud-Native Application DevelopmentGolang ProficiencyTerraform ExpertiseEvent-Driven Systems DesignAI/ML Integration

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Software DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureGraph AlgorithmsHierarchical Data StructuresClean ArchitectureORM FrameworksServerless TechnologiesAWS LambdaKafkaSQS

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWS AppSyncECSEKS

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingSoftware DevelopmentProduction Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKafkaMicroservicesTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build core components of the Common Services Platform and/or solutions for scalable, secure, resilient cloud-native deployments
Partner with Product Management to understand requirements, estimate effort, and contribute to sprint and quarterly planning
Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end functionality and align integration points and infrastructure
Develop POCs and prototypes to explore ideas, validate technical approaches, and test performance
Mentor junior engineers through best-practice sharing, design reviews, and career support
Influence system design and guide implementation for high-quality, timely delivery at scale

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 experience
Experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise software in production environments
5+ years developing, deploying, and managing large-scale cloud-native web applications and microservices
Proficiency with Golang, Terraform, and serverless technologies including AWS Lambda, AppSync, and ECS/EKS
3+ years building event-driven systems using Kafka, SQS, or SNS
Experience building and integrating AI/ML solutions into software workflows
Experience with graph algorithms and hierarchical/recursive data structures in production systems preferred
Experience with clean/layered service architectures and ORM frameworks such as GORM preferred
Ability to communicate clearly across cross-functional and distributed teams preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 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
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
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