Senior Software Engineer

Cisco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco's Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group in London is seeking a senior software engineer to join an agile team and contribute to high-availability microservices.

You will design, develop, test, and deliver features in a Linux-based environment with Docker/Kubernetes and DevOps practices, including on-call rotation and CI/CD integration. Experience with AI-enabled workflows is valued.

Qualifications

• Analytical degree in CS, engineering, maths or physics.
• 10+ years of professional programming in C++/C#.
• Experience developing on Linux and in container environments (Docker).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and CI/CD is a plus.
• Knowledge of networks, cryptography or AI-enabled workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle development: design, build, test, and deliver features in an agile team.
• DevOps & microservices: manage operations of a robust microservice architecture; participate in on-call rotations.
• Adaptable and problem-solver: tackle varied challenges with a data-driven approach and quick learning.
• Ownership and quality: own tasks from new features to automated tests with high attention to detail.
• AI: apply AI tools in daily workflows to boost productivity and explore new opportunities.
• Support and growth: receive mentorship and formal training to grow skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Programming aptitude

Education

Analytical degree (CS/Engineering/Math/Physics)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Meet the Team Cisco's Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We're building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Our team is based in one of our central London offices, near Liverpool Street station. We operate a hybrid working model, meeting to collaborate in the office three times a week.

Your Impact

• Full Lifecycle Development: Work in an agile team to design, develop, test, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.
• DevOps & Microservices: Be trained on and help manage the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture, including being part of an on-call rotation.
• Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Tackle varied and challenging problems daily, showing flexibility, a data-driven focus on quality, and an ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ownership & Quality: Take responsibility for tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.
• AI: Use a variety of AI tools in your daily workflow for enhanced productivity; contribute to Cisco’s growth by using and applying AI in new scenarios and opportunities.
• Support & Growth: Receive dedicated mentorship and formal training from a supportive team of fellow engineers to help you get up to speed and grow your skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Analytical Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics).
• Coding Aptitude: 10+ years of professional programming experience in C++/C#, and the willingness to learn new languages quickly.
• Experience with Linux development: Experience with using Linux and developing software running on Linux.
• Experience with virtualisation and containers: An understanding of virtual machines and containerisation technologies, and experience with Docker.

Preferred Qualifications

Any of the following skills would be particularly advantageous, but we welcome applications without these:

• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Windows development
• Experience with data science / AI
• Knowledge of networks and networking protocols (such as TCP/IP and HTTP)
• Exposure to cryptography
• Familiarity with audio and video coding, processing techniques, and technologies (such as Opus or H.264)
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

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