Software Engineer, Full Stack / Backend II

Cisco

. Design and build software solutions powering Cisco products and platforms .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $111,700 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development, including proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and Go, as well as experience with APIs and backend services. Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern development practices is essential for delivering impactful software solutions.

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Software DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentCloud PlatformsFrontend DevelopmentDistributed Systems

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaGoJavaScriptTypeScriptHTMLCSSReactRESTful APIsObject-Oriented Programming

Tools & Technologies

GitLinuxAWSAzureGCPTerraformAnsibleDockerKubernetesCI/CD

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringMicroservicesScalable SystemsUI/UX PrinciplesInfrastructure-as-Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesPythonReactTerraformTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build software solutions powering Cisco products and platforms
Work end-to-end on APIs, backend services, user interfaces, and distributed systems
Solve real-world software engineering problems
Ship impactful product and platform features
Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and teams across Cisco IT, CPX, Supply Chain, Cisco Networking, and Workplace Technology
Help shape the future of connectivity and technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

One of the following: a Master's degree with 0 years of work experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience
Qualifying education and work experience in Computer Engineering, Technology, Software Development, or a related field
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
Experience writing, debugging, and maintaining code
Experience building or supporting software applications or services, including APIs
Familiarity with core software engineering workflows, tools, and development environments such as Git and Linux
Preferred: frontend development using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and React, with UI/UX principles
Preferred: full-stack development with Python, Java, or JavaScript; RESTful APIs; Object-Oriented Programming; and Git
Preferred: scalable backend distributed systems and microservices using C/C++, Go, Python, or Java
Preferred: cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation workflows

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, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 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’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees