Software Engineer

Cisco; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Bengaluru is seeking a Software Engineer to join the AI Software and Platform organization. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable AI-driven platform components, collaborating with experienced engineers to deliver cloud-scale systems used by customers globally.

The role is ideal for early-career engineers eager to learn, work with modern languages like Go and Python, and grow expertise in distributed architectures, microservices, and AI-enabled services within a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Go, Python, Java, or C++.
• Basic understanding of distributed systems, networking concepts, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain AI and Platform software, including components for distributed systems & microservices.
• Contribute to the development of new product features and applications across multiple platforms.
• Implement software modules independently under guidance, following established architecture and design patterns.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code in Go, Python, or other relevant languages.
• Develop stateless, scalable services for data ingestion, processing, parsing, and storage within a distributed SaaS platform.
• Develop HTTP gateways and services that interact with data stores such as MySQL, NoSQLDb, and Redis.
• Develop automated test plans and participate in system‑level testing.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies and industry trends, including MCP, AI Agents, Agentic AI, and related applications.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

C++

Distributed systems

Cloud technologies

Data structures

Algorithms

REST/HTTP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MySQL

NoSQL

Redis

Job description

Job Title

Software Engineer – AI Software & Platform

Organization

Role Overview

AI Software and Platform Engineering:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join Cisco’s AI Software and Platform organization. In this role, you will work on building and maintaining scalable, distributed software platforms that power next‑generation AI‑driven services. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, learn industry‑leading technologies, and contribute to real‑world, large‑scale systems used by customers globally.

This role is ideal for engineers early in their careers who are eager to learn, grow, and work on complex, cloud‑scale platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Platform Engineering

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain AI and Platform software, including components for distributed systems & microservices.
• Contribute to the development of new product features and applications across multiple platforms.
• Implement software modules independently under guidance, following established architecture and design patterns.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code in Go, Python, or other relevant languages.
• Develop stateless, scalable services for data ingestion, processing, parsing, and storage within a distributed SaaS platform.
• Develop HTTP gateways and services that interact with data stores such as MySQL, NoSQlDb, and Redis.
• Develop automated test plans and participate in system‑level testing.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies and industry trends, including concepts such as Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI Agents, Agentic AI, and their application in modern software platforms.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Go, Python, Java, or C++.
• Basic understanding of distributed systems, networking concepts, and cloud technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to microservices, containers, and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of networking protocols (HTTP/HTTPS TCP/IP, SMTP).
• Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and messaging systems.
• Interest in AI‑driven platforms, cloud‑scale systems, and network security.

Why Join Us

• Work on real‑world, large‑scale AI and software platforms used by customers worldwide.
• Learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative, growth‑focused environment.
• Gain hands‑on experience with modern cloud, AI, and distributed systems technologies.
• Build a strong foundation for a long‑term engineering career at Cisco.

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.