Senior Software Engineer, AI-First Microservices Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Galway is seeking a senior software engineer to shape the AI-forward Webex platform. You will design and implement Java-based microservices, drive system architecture, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-impact features for a global user base.

You will lead DevOps practices, champion CI/CD and Kubernetes, and mentor mid-level and junior engineers within a hybrid Galway team. This role blends technical leadership with hands-on development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering).
• 7+ years of professional software development experience in Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience leading high-level system design for distributed, multi-service ecosystems.
• Proven ability to design, configure, or optimize CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Innovate: design, build, and lead the technical direction of end-user features used by millions of people.
• Lead by Example: mentor engineers, uphold code quality, testing, reliability, and ops excellence.
• Embrace AI-First Engineering: apply AI tools to accelerate delivery of customer features.
• DevOps & Microservices: scale architecture and optimize deployment pipelines.
• Adaptable & Problem-Solver: tackle complex technical challenges with data-driven decisions.
• Ownership & Quality: own initiatives from design to production issue resolution.
• Support & Growth: mentor mid-level and junior engineers within a collaborative team.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Microservices

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in an analytical field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform / IaC

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Galway is seeking a senior software engineer to shape the AI-forward Webex platform. You will design and implement Java-based microservices, drive system architecture, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-impact features for a global user base.

You will lead DevOps practices, champion CI/CD and Kubernetes, and mentor mid-level and junior engineers within a hybrid Galway team. This role blends technical leadership with hands-on development.