Software Engineer | 7+ years| Python | Bangalore

JobCubby; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in Gen AI application development with a strong networking background in Bengaluru. You will join the CX Engineering team to build and deliver customer-facing software, driving architecture decisions and end-to-end lifecycle ownership.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, leveraging Python, Kubernetes, LangChain, and modern AI frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related technical field with 7+ years of experience or a Master’s with 5+ years of experience.
• Development experience in Python, with practical experience developing generative AI applications.
• Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining end-to-end software systems—from architecture to production.
• Expertise in building and integrating APIs, and designing/managing SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience using Kubernetes (K8s) and CRDs.
• Experience with large language model frameworks and observability platforms (e.g., LangChain, LangSmith).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality applications powering Cisco's customer-facing platforms.
• Own projects throughout their lifecycle from concept and architecture to deployment and support.
• Drive architectural decisions, optimize performance, and ensure robust, maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

API design

Distributed systems

LangChain

Observability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

CRDs

LangSmith

LangChain

SQL

NoSQL

React/Angular

Job description

MEET THE TEAM

Join Cisco's Customer Experience (CX) Engineering team as a Software Engineer specializing in Gen AI Application development with a background in networking. You will be an integral part of the Customer Experience (CX) Engineering team delivering software and technology supporting our delivery engineers and customers. CX are the customer's trusted advisor and expert, helping the customer understand their network, reduce risks, and take advantage of the technology.

YOUR IMPACT

• Develop and deliver high-quality applications that power Cisco's customer-facing platforms, enhancing the experience for Cisco's customers.
• Take ownership of projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial concept and architecture design to implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to system architecture decisions, optimizing performance, and ensuring robust, maintainable solutions.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that create tangible value for Cisco's customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field with 7+ years of experience or a Master's with 5+ years of experience.
• Development experience in Python, with practical experience developing generative AI applications.
• Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining end-to-end software systems-from architecture to production.
• Expertise in building and integrating APIs, as well as designing and managing databases such as SQL and NoSQL.
• Experience using Kubernetes (K8s) and related technologies, including experience with custom resource definitions (CRDs).
• Experience working with large language model (LLM) frameworks (e.g., LangChain) and observability platforms (e.g., LangSmith).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Practical experience working with multiple large language models (LLMs), including but not limited to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Mistral.
• Familiarity with modern front-end web frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Experience integrating with Model Context Protocols and related ecosystem tools.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills, especially for diagnosing complex, system-level issues.

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.