Senior Software Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group in Galway seeks an experienced software engineer to help deliver features across our hybrid environment. You will participate in full lifecycle development, lead design and testing, and contribute to our AI-driven initiatives.

The role emphasizes DevOps, microservices, and rigorous quality, with mentorship from a supportive team. A 9+ year track record and a 3rd level qualification are expected in this collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 3rd Level Qualification: Bachelor's or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Electronic/Software Engineering).
• Work experience: 9+ Years Demonstrated experience in software development.
• Coding Aptitude: Extensive architecture and programming experience and the willingness to learn new technologies quickly.
• Problem Solver: Ability to apply and lead a scientific approach and creative skills to complex problems.
• Adaptable & Collaborative: Flexible, thrives in diverse team environments, and communicates clearly and precisely.
• Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning and quality results.

Responsibilities

• Full Lifecycle Development: Lead design, development, testing, and delivery of features.
• DevOps & Microservices: Guide operations of a highly available microservice architecture.
• Embrace AI technology: Apply AI to accelerate productivity and feature delivery.
• Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Tackle varied, challenging problems with a data-driven quality mindset.
• Ownership & Quality: Lead tasks from new functionality to automated tests and issue investigation.
• Support & Growth: Receive mentorship and formal training to grow skills.

Skills

Coding Aptitude

Problem Solving

Adaptable & Collaborative

Quality Focus

Work Experience 9+ Years

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

DevOps

CI/CD

Job description

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex 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 Galway. We operate a hybrid working model.

Your Impact

• Full Lifecycle Development: Technical leadership in an agile team to design, develop, test, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.
• DevOps & Microservices: Help lead the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture.
• Embrace AI technology: Leveraging these transformative technologies to accelerate the team’s productivity and the delivery of customer features.
• 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 leading tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.
• 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:

• 3rd Level Qualification: Bachelor's or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Electronic/Software Engineering).
• Work experience: 9+ Years Demonstrated experience in software development.
• Coding Aptitude: Extensive architecture and programming experience and the willingness to learn new technologies quickly.
• Problem Solver: Ability to apply and lead a scientific approach and creative skills to complex problems.
• Adaptable & Collaborative: Flexible, thrives in diverse team environments, and communicates clearly and precisely.
• Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning and quality results.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript
• Experience with data science / AI
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery

We provide training and mentoring for all new team members to fill in any gaps.

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.