Software Engineer

The Consensus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Software Engineer for its Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group in London. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of features, participate in DevOps and microservices, and tackle diverse technical challenges in a hybrid office setup near Liverpool Street.

The role emphasizes ownership, quality, and the use of AI tools to improve productivity. Strong C++, Linux, and containerisation experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/Engineering/Maths/Physics).
• 3+ years of professional programming with C++.
• Experience on Linux development and Linux-based software.
• Understanding of Docker and containerisation; knowledge of Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle development: design, implement, test, and deliver features in agile teams.
• DevOps & microservices: participate in operations and on-call rotations for a highly available service architecture.
• Adaptable problem-solver: handle varied challenges with data-driven quality focus; learn new skills quickly.
• Ownership & quality: take responsibility from new functionality to automated tests and issue investigations.

Skills

C++

Linux

Docker

Git

Networking

AI

H.264/Opus

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Windows development

Cryptography basics

Job description

# **Software Engineer**# **Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group****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**: 3+ years of professional programming experience in 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 deliveryCollabHiring.