Software Engineer, Splunk - Product Sizing and Packaging - Australia

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Sydney is seeking a Software Engineer for the Product Sizing and Packaging (PSP) team.

You will help size architectures to meet Splunk EC workload needs and build internal/external customer-facing applications. You’ll join an on-call rotation to resolve critical incidents outside business hours, while collaborating with product owners and designers to deliver scalable backend solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency or exposure to backend technologies (Go, Python) and related ecosystems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee the development of features and APIs that provide new value to customers.
• Build backend systems that turn subscription details into infrastructure recommendations and deployment inputs.
• Simplify complex tasks into manageable steps for the team.
• Refine tools and processes to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Engage in open design discussions and code reviews to foster collaboration.
• Participate in on-call rotation to handle customer issues outside business hours.

Skills

Go

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Role Summary

This role is for a Software Engineer on the Product Sizing and Packaging (PSP) team, which is responsible for sizing individual infrastructures (the architectures) to optimally meet our Splunk Enterprise Cloud (EC) customers’ workload requirements.

Splunk is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative engineer to work closely with product owners and designers to build and support a suite of internal/external customer-facing Splunk applications/services to collect, analyze, visualize, and deliver an architecture to meet customer needs. You will also participate in an on-call rotation to handle customer blocking issues and critical incidents outside regular business hours to ensure timely resolution of issues to minimize downtime and impact on customers.

What you'll get to do:

• Create and oversee the development of features and APIs that provide new value to customers


• Build backend systems that turn customer subscription details into accurate cloud infrastructure recommendations and automated deployment inputs


• Simplify complex tasks into manageable steps for both yourself and your team to accomplish


• Explore opportunities to enhance our team’s workflow by refining current tools and processes to boost productivity and efficiency


• Engage with the team in open design discussions and code reviews to foster collaboration


• Assist with critical issues and customer sessions, including on-call rotation, to understand needs and challenges

What we offer you:

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful projects that directly enhance customer experiences and drive business success


• Growth & Development – Access opportunities for professional growth, including mentorship, training programs, and career advancement


• Collaborative Culture – Join a supportive team that values open communication, knowledge sharing, and innovation


• Innovative Technology – Work with modern tools, frameworks, and best practices to solve challenging problems and build innovative solutions


• Work-Life Balance – Benefit from a flexible and inclusive work environment that supports your well-being and productivity

Requirements:

• Bachelors + 2 years of related experience OR Masters + 0 years of related experience


• Requires basic knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts of backend technologies, such as Go, Python, or associated ecosystems; have exposure to current technologies through coursework or internship


• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams and communicate complex ideas clearly

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.