Senior Software Engineer – Splunk Platform Authorization

Cisco

. Architect, design, and develop high-performance backend services using C++ .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $139,300 - $203,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing high-performance backend services using C++ and Go, with a strong focus on distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, coordinate engineering efforts, and enhance system reliability and performance.

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C++ Software DevelopmentDistributed Systems DesignCloud-Native InfrastructureTechnical LeadershipArchitectural Design

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Hard Skills

C++GoBackend Services DevelopmentDistributed SystemsSoftware ArchitectureTechnical DesignSystem ReliabilityPerformance OptimizationKubernetesMicroservices

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical GuidanceProject Coordination

Tools & Technologies

SplunkObservability PlatformsEnterprise InfrastructureSecurity Systems

Industry Keywords

Cloud-NativeRBACABACService-to-Service TrustLegacy Code Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesMicroservicesSplunkC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, and develop high-performance backend services using C++
Contribute to Go-based services and modernization of Splunk’s core platform
Lead technical design discussions and make architectural decisions involving distributed systems, scalability, performance, reliability, and service-to-service trust
Own complex engineering initiatives from design through execution
Break down large projects, identify opportunities for parallel development, and coordinate work across engineers
Improve and modernize large-scale C++ infrastructure
Address architectural complexity and technical debt
Support the transition toward cloud-native and Kubernetes-based services
Provide technical guidance through design and code reviews
Collaborate across teams
Contribute to production reliability, troubleshooting, and operational support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience
Software development experience in C++, including designing, maintaining, or enhancing complex backend systems
Experience designing and developing distributed systems or large-scale backend services in production environments
Prior experience in software architecture, technical design, and translating complex requirements into scalable engineering solutions
Experience leading technical initiatives, coordinating implementation across engineers, and driving projects from design through delivery
Preferred: Experience with Go and cloud-native infrastructure, including Kubernetes, containers, or microservices
Preferred: Experience designing high-performance, highly available systems operating at enterprise scale
Preferred: Understanding of identity and access management, authentication, authorization, RBAC/ABAC, or service-to-service trust models
Preferred: Experience modernizing large legacy codebases, addressing architectural complexity, and improving system reliability and performance
Preferred: Experience with observability platforms, enterprise infrastructure, security systems, or highly distributed cloud services

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
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation 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’s policies