Software Developer

Cisco

. Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects spanning multiple months .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,400 - $181,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software development with a focus on large-scale distributed systems, including proficiency in Go or C++. Capable of leading complex engineering projects, mentoring senior engineers, and effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Backend Software DevelopmentGo Or C++ ProficiencyLarge-Scale Distributed SystemsKubernetes Infrastructure ExperienceMentoring Senior Engineers

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Hard Skills

Software Development CycleSystem Design DocumentationConcurrency ModelsMemory ManagementHigh-Volume Data ProcessingNetwork Traffic AnalysisThroughput ResolutionLatency ResolutionReliability Issue ResolutionObservability Platforms

Soft Skills

Technical Vision SettingInfluencing Technical StrategyComplex Concept CommunicationStakeholder AlignmentProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

OpenTelemetryKubernetesOn-Premise Deployments

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree In Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsData Platform TechnologiesEngineering RoadmapsProduct DesignCode Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsKubernetesC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects spanning multiple months
Complete the software development cycle, including understanding requirements, writing system design documents, developing, testing, automating, and deploying software
Set the team’s technical vision
Improve processes and provide coding and design guidelines
Identify and resolve pre-production system bottlenecks and production issues
Participate in product design and code reviews
Enhance understanding of customer experiences to prevent future problems
Make code maintainable and the product diagnosable and serviceable
Participate in rotating on-call duties to diagnose and solve customer issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of professional experience in backend software development
Primary focus on large-scale distributed systems
Expert-level proficiency in Go or C++
Deep practical understanding of concurrency models and memory management
Experience architecting, deploying, and scaling high-volume data processing pipeline systems
Deep understanding of high-performance data paths in streaming ingestion systems
Experience analyzing network traffic, protocol behavior, and diagnostic data
Ability to resolve throughput, latency, and reliability issues
Familiarity and experience with observability platforms using OpenTelemetry
Infrastructure experience with Kubernetes and on-premise deployments
Ability to influence technical strategy and align stakeholders across teams and organizational levels
Demonstrated success leading complex engineering roadmaps from conception through production
Track record of mentoring senior engineers
Advanced ability to communicate complex architectural concepts and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Passion for distributed systems and data platform technologies

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 day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
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 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
Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles
Opportunities to grow and build at Cisco