Software Engineer – Splunk Platform Authorization

Cisco

. Build and maintain backend services using Go for scalable authorization and service-to-service communication across Splunk’s platform .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,600 - $184,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining backend services using Go, with a strong focus on system performance, reliability, and modernization of legacy systems. Proficient in collaborating within engineering teams and executing technical tasks in complex production environments.

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Backend Services Development Using GoDistributed Systems and MicroservicesKubernetes-Based InfrastructureTechnical Debt ManagementU.S. Government TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Go ProgrammingC++ DevelopmentBackend Application MaintenanceCode Review and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Production IssuesHigh-Performance ServicesAuthentication and Authorization ConceptsRBAC/ABAC UnderstandingCloud-Native InfrastructureOperational Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent ExecutionTechnical Knowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesCloud EnvironmentsDistributed Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related FieldMaster’s Degree in Related FieldPhD in Related FieldU.S. Government TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Service-to-Service CommunicationScalable AuthorizationProduction EnvironmentsHigh-Availability ServicesOn-Call Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesMicroservicesSplunkTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain backend services using Go for scalable authorization and service-to-service communication across Splunk’s platform
Translate technical designs into high-quality, maintainable code
Independently drive implementation through design discussions and code reviews
Investigate and resolve production issues
Improve system performance and reliability
Address technical debt in complex backend systems
Contribute to modernization of established C++ services
Evolve distributed infrastructure, including Kubernetes-based environments
Collaborate with engineering teams and share technical knowledge
Participate in operational support and on-call rotations following onboarding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent experience; or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of equivalent or related experience; or a PhD in a related field or equivalent experience
Professional software development experience building and maintaining backend services using Go
Experience developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining backend applications or services in complex production environments
Experience independently executing technical tasks, reviewing and maintaining code, and collaborating within an engineering team
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
Must perform work on U.S. soil
Current U.S. Government TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Clearance required
Preferred: experience with C++ or large, established codebases
Preferred: familiarity with distributed systems, microservices, Kubernetes, or cloud-native infrastructure
Preferred: understanding of authentication, authorization, identity and access management, or RBAC/ABAC concepts
Preferred: experience with high-performance, high-availability services in large-scale enterprise or cloud environments
Preferred: experience diagnosing production issues, improving reliability, or participating in on-call operations

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 per full calendar year 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’s policies
Incentive compensation for sales roles, subject to Cisco’s plans