Software Engineer - Rust

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in London is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Rust to join the Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group.

You will contribute to full lifecycle development, build robust microservices, and help maintain a highly available platform powering Webex products across devices and locations. You will work in a hybrid model from our central London office near Moorgate, participate in on-call rotations, and grow your skills with mentorship and formal training from a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in an analytical field (e.g. CS, Engineering, Maths, Physics).
• 3+ years of programming experience in Rust or C++ with the ability to contribute across Rust/Java/C++/Python codebases as needed.
• Experience with Linux development and running software on Linux.
• Experience with virtualization and containers, including Docker.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle development in an agile team to design, build, test and deliver new features.
• DevOps & microservices: operate and contribute to a highly available microservice architecture, including on-call duties.
• Tackle varied problems with a data-driven, quality-focused mindset and rapid learning.
• Own tasks from feature development to automated testing and issue investigation with high attention to detail.
• Explore applying AI to daily workflows to improve productivity and drive growth.
• Receive mentorship and formal training from a supportive team to accelerate growth.

Skills

Rust

C++

Linux

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

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'rebuilding 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 ContactCenter.As a member of our team, your workwill 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 ourcentralLondon offices,near Moorgate station. Weoperatea hybrid working model, meeting to collaborate in the office three timesa 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 ourhighly availablemicroservice 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 yourdaily workflowto lifewithagenticAIfor 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 ofprogramming experienceinRust orC++and the willingness to learn new languages quickly.Withtheexpectation tocontributeacrossRust/Java/C++/Pythoncodebases asrequired.

• 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 particularlyadvantageous, but we welcome applications without these:

• Experience with data science / AI

• Familiarity withNATS.io
• Knowledge of networks and networking protocols (such as TCP/IP and HTTP)

• Exposure to cryptography

• Familiarity withSIP,audioand video coding, processing techniques, andrelatedtechnologies

• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

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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.

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