Software Engineer - Rust

624 Cisco International Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco's Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group in London is seeking a Software Engineer with Rust/C++ experience to contribute to full lifecycle development of real-time media features in an agile environment.

You will work with DevOps and microservices, participate in on-call rotations, and grow through dedicated mentorship and formal training while applying AI to improve productivity. The team operates a hybrid model near Moorgate.

Qualifications

• Analytical degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 3+ years programming in Rust or C++ and willingness to learn new languages.
• Experience across Rust/Java/C++/Python codebases as required.
• Experience with Linux development and running software on Linux.
• Understanding of virtualization and containers (Docker).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deliver new features in an agile team.
• Support DevOps and microservices; participate in on-call rotation.
• Tackle diverse problems with a data-driven focus on quality and quick learning.
• Own tasks from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues.
• Leverage AI in workflows to boost productivity and contribute to AI-driven growth.
• Mentorship and formal training to support growth.

Skills

Rust

C++

Linux development

Docker

Programming experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytical subject

Tools

NATS.io

Job description

Software Engineer - RUST 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 Moorgate 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: Bringing your daily workflow to life with agentic AI 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 programming experience in Rust or C++ and the willingness to learn new languages quickly.
• With the expectation to contribute across Rust/Java/C++/Python codebases as required.
• 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:

• Experience with data science / AI
• Familiarity with NATS.io
• Knowledge of networks and networking protocols (such as TCP/IP and HTTP)
• Exposure to cryptography
• Familiarity with SIP, audio and video coding, processing techniques, and related technologies
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

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. Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.