Software Engineer

Cisco

. Develop and support data ingestion and processing solutions for Splunk and Cisco Data Fabric .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,600 - $184,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software development with a focus on building scalable data management solutions using Go or Java. Proficient in cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies, with strong problem-solving abilities and collaboration skills across technical teams.

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Backend Software DevelopmentGo ProgrammingJava ProgrammingCloud-Native ArchitecturesDocker Containerization

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Hard Skills

Distributed SystemsConcurrent ApplicationsMemory ManagementHigh-Volume Data SystemsAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformOpenTelemetryKnowledge Graph Technologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

SplunkCisco Data FabricKubernetes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesSplunkGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and support data ingestion and processing solutions for Splunk and Cisco Data Fabric
Partner with customers to understand needs, troubleshoot issues, and resolve problems through focused debugging sessions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the full software development lifecycle
Build reliable, scalable enterprise data management software
Use AI tools in everyday development, investigation, and problem-solving work
Support Edge Processor, Ingest Actions, MDL, and Knowledge Graph-related innovation projects
Help customers bring data into their platforms smoothly and dependably

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
At least 3 years of professional backend software development experience, including distributed systems
Professional backend software development experience in Go or Java
Experience with concurrent applications and memory management
Experience building and scaling high-volume data systems
Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures
Experience with Docker containerization or Kubernetes deployment
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Preferred: experience with OpenTelemetry and knowledge graph technologies
Preferred: strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical issues
Preferred: ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams
Preferred: experience mentoring teammates
Preferred: adaptability and curiosity when learning new technologies and approaches

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, vesting following 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 annually
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 employees on sales plans