Software Consulting Engineer | 8+ years exp, Python, Cloud technologies and Ai

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior software/technical consultant to lead design, optimization, and implementation for customer projects in Bengaluru.

You will translate business needs into robust solutions, support presales, and contribute to SOW scoping and implementation planning. The role requires strong Python skills, AI tooling, and deep knowledge of data structures, databases, APIs, and cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/BSC Computer Science or equivalent 8+ years of professional experience in software development or technical consulting.
• Proficiency in Python and AI coding tools.
• Experience with data structures & algorithms, databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL/noSQL), API design (RESTful), parsing/Regex, Kafka and Golang.
• Strong knowledge of software design principles, version control, and Linux troubleshooting.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, automation, microservices, containers/K8s, cloud and open source.
• Exposure to Generative AI, Agentic AI frameworks, and LLM-based development.
• Ability to lead client interactions and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive software design, optimization, and implementation for projects to accelerate customer outcomes.
• Support presales activities and translate business requirements into solution designs.
• Participate in SOW scoping, review, and creation, kick-off meetings.
• Provide/assist customers with development, integration, and implementation of tools, systems, and service assurance for Cisco technologies.
• Build customer simulations in internal labs to resolve/validate issues.
• Create and deliver customer collateral, documentation, and knowledge transfer; develop design documents.
• Act as focal point for problem resolution for assigned engagements; coordinate with Cisco teams and partners.
• Deliver trainings for new and junior resources; mentor team members.

Skills

Python

AI coding tools

Data Structures

Regex

Kafka

Golang

Linux troubleshooting

Version control

Agile

Microservices

Kubernetes

Cloud

Generative AI

LLM development

Leadership

Education

BE/B.Tech/BSC Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

noSQL

Job description

Meet the Team

CX is a team of outstanding technical guides whose #1 focus is to deliver a premier customer experience. We help take on the toughest business challenges with network-centric solutions that accelerate customer and partner success and dedication. Our success is validated through outstanding financial results, growing customer happiness metrics, industry recognition, and employee happiness scores.

Your Impact

• Lead & drive software design, optimization/implementation, execution, for projects/accounts to accelerate customer outcomes.
• Support presales activities and translate business requirements into solution design.
• Participate in Statement of Work scoping, review, and creation, kick-off meetings
• Provide/assist customers with development, integration and implementation of tools, systems, and service assurance for Cisco technologies.
• Build customer simulations in internal labs to resolve/validate issues.
• Create and deliver customer collateral, portals, documentation, and knowledge transfer. Conceptualize and deliver Customer Requirements Document, Implementation Plan and High Level Design Document
• Ability to understand and communicate project scope and map it to customer business goals and objectives.
• Receives limited supervision. Resolves methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Involved in strategic projects with high visibility. Active participant and initiator.
• Support solution implementation and strategy plans.
• Best practices, success stories and IP Collection curation and sharing
• Associate with customers along with appropriate internal and external resources (e.g. Cisco account teams, partners) on the optimization /strategy/deployment of Cisco services and solutions.
• Acts as a focal point for problem resolution for assigned customer engagements. Assures accurate and quick resolution of major customer problems across an appropriate range of technologies.
• Create and deliver trainings for new and junior technical resources within the team.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other engineers. Mentor / develop others.

Minimum Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/BSC Computer Science or equivalent 8+ plus years professional experience in software development or technical consulting.
• Proficiency in programming using Python, adept in efficient usage of AI coding tools.
• Expertise in Data Structures & Algorithms, Database management (MySQL/PostgreSQL/noSQL) finetuning and optimization , API design (RESTful services), parsing and REGEX, Kafka and Golang
• Expertise in software design principles(design patterns), Version Control Systems and Linux troubleshooting
• Experience in all phases of software development lifecycle with good working exposure to agile development methodologies, software automation/workflow orchestration, microservices, containers/K8s, cloud, databases, open source etc
• Exposure to Generative AI, Agentic AI frameworks, LLM-based application development
• Capable of leading interactions with external customers or internal stakeholders in consultative manner and guiding junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Network fundamentals
• Background in Service Architecture, Service Fulfilment and System Integration
• Good knowledge around topics of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, SecOps etc
• Desirable to have experience in NETCONF, RESTCONF & Yang Modelling
• Prior experience in serverless workflows, bpmn, apache airflow or similar.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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.