Software Engineer, Data & AI II

Cisco

. Develop scalable data pipelines .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $111,700 - $180,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing scalable data pipelines and designing robust analytics platforms, with a strong foundation in Python programming and data structures. Familiarity with machine learning concepts and cloud platforms is essential for supporting AI-driven initiatives.

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Python ProgrammingData StructuresMachine LearningCloud PlatformsData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAlgorithmsObject-Oriented ProgrammingData Processing FrameworksAI/MLSQLDistributed SystemsData ConsistencyScalabilityReliability

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle CloudApache SparkHadoopApache FlinkDockerKubernetesLinux

Industry Keywords

Data InfrastructureOperational ExcellenceStrategic GrowthAI-Era Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerHadoopKubernetesLinuxPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop scalable data pipelines
Design robust analytics platforms
Build infrastructure supporting machine learning initiatives
Build and maintain software tools and platforms
Enable Cisco business groups to leverage AI and data-driven insights
Ensure high-quality, reliable data infrastructure for operational excellence and strategic growth
Contribute to Cisco’s hardware platforms and infrastructure supporting AI-era products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree with 0 years of work experience, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience
Qualifying education and work experience in Software Engineering or a related field
Education completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months
Proficiency in Python or another programming language
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
Foundational knowledge of data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or related concepts through coursework, projects, research, internships, or hands-on experience
Familiarity with data technologies and tools such as SQL, data processing frameworks, machine learning libraries, or cloud platforms
Preferred: hands-on experience with AI/ML
Preferred: familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Preferred: proficiency in Linux
Preferred: familiarity with Apache Spark, Hadoop, Apache Flink, Docker, or Kubernetes
Preferred: understanding of distributed systems concepts including scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, and data consistency
Preferred: familiarity with distributed computing patterns such as load balancing, consensus algorithms, and inter-service communication

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
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees