Software Engineer C++ Application Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc; Galway; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cisco Systems, Inc. Dublin team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and lead end-user features at scale. You will translate product requirements into technical designs and executable tasks within an existing framework, while mentoring peers.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment with UX, product management, and QA partners. You will apply AI-assisted development tools responsibly, review designs, and drive quality and performance across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical subject such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a track record of delivering production-quality software at scale.
• Strong architecture and programming expertise with the ability to make sound technical decisions and learn new technologies.
• Proven ability to apply and lead a structured, scientific, and creative approach to solving complex engineering problems.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, influencing technical direction, and communicating with stakeholders.
• Deep commitment to software quality, including test strategy, code reviews, and continuous improvement practices.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and technically lead end-user features used by millions of people worldwide.
• Own the breakdown of product requirements into clear technical designs and executable tasks, delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions.
• Act as a technical point of reference for the team—reviewing designs and code and guiding implementation decisions.
• Listen to the customer and elevate their experience; analyze CSAT, NPS, feedback, and metrics to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver delightful experiences while balancing speed and quality.
• Enable the team to focus on complex problems by using AI tools responsibly across the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of learning and ownership.
• Bring curiosity and a fun personality to the team.

Kenntnisse

Software development

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Quality focus

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in analytical subject

Tools

Git

CI/CD

DevOps

Jobbeschreibung

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 engineering teams know the right things to do and are empowered to do them. This is a friendly, energetic environment with a fast pace of delivery, working closely with co-located UX design and product management teams.

Your Impact

• Design, build, and technically lead end-user features used by millions of people worldwide.
• Own the breakdown of product requirements into clear technical designs and executable tasks, delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions within an existing framework.
• Act as a technical point of reference for the team — reviewing designs and code, guiding implementation decisions, and raising the bar for engineering quality.
• Listen to the customer and elevate their experience. CSAT, NPS, feedback, and metrics are their voice — investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive meaningful improvements.
• Play to win — partner closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver experiences that delight customers, balancing speed, quality, and long‑term sustainability.
• Optimise — enable the team to focus on complex problems by using AI tools effectively and responsibly across the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Bring your fun, curiosity, and personality to the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an analytical subject such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience or equivalent, with a strong track record of delivering production-quality software at scale.
• Technical Depth: Strong architecture and programming expertise, with the ability to make sound technical decisions and quickly learn new technologies.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to apply and lead a structured, scientific, and creative approach to solving complex engineering problems.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Experience working in cross‑functional teams, influencing technical direction, and communicating clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Quality Focus: Deep commitment to software quality, including test strategy definition, code reviews, and continuous improvement practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• End‑to‑end development experience across the stack, in some or all of the following areas:
  • Languages: Modern C++, Swift, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Python
  • UI Frameworks: Qt, Cocoa, React, Angular, or similar
  • Back‑end: Java (Spring), RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and API design
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision‑making.
• Strong experience with unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing, including contract testing and test automation in CI pipelines.
• Practical experience or strong interest in AI‑assisted development, including the use of LLM‑based tools for scaffolding, refactoring, test generation, debugging, and improving developer productivity — with clear ownership of validated, production‑ready code.
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps practices, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Experience optimising applications across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web platforms and ecosystems.

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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.