Software Engineer - AI Native, Python, Golang, Java

Cisco Systems, Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc in Bengaluru is seeking a software engineer with 2–5 years of experience to help build scalable systems. You will work on data-structure-centric design, implement in Java, Python or Go, and contribute to cloud-ready architectures.

You will collaborate in an Agile environment, use AI coding assistants to accelerate development, and own features from design to delivery while ensuring quality and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong grasp of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Proficiency in Java or Python or Golang.
• Ability to think critically about application scalability and cloud environments.
• Ability to use AI coding assistants (Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and automate testing.

Responsibilities

• Apply best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
• Work independently but follow guidance from leaders to determine the best approach.
• Lead small-to-medium features from design through completion.
• Stay current on industry trends and coach others in software development lifecycle and agile practices.
• Contribute to delivery of high-quality design and deliverables.
• Advocate for new features to address customer needs.
• Track metrics for product adoption and success.
• Perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.

Skills

Data Structures & Algorithms

Java / Python / Go

System Design

AI Tooling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Summary

At Cisco, we build the software that powers the global internet. Join our engineering team to develop the infrastructure that connects billions of people, businesses, and governments. You will work alongside industry experts to solve complex technical challenges.

Your Impact

We value engineers who prioritize quality and continuous improvement. You will be expected to influence technical decisions, optimize system designs, and use AI-assisted workflows to streamline development. You will take ownership of your projects, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver high-quality, secure, and privacy-focused code.

Responsibilities

• Professional using best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
• Works independently but receives guidance and direction from leader then determines best approach to accomplish work.
• May lead small-to-medium features from technical design through completion.
• Stays current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices; coaches others, as needed.
• Contributes to delivery of high-quality design and deliverables.
• Advocates for new features within a product to address customer needs.
• Tracks metrics for product adoption and success.
• Performs coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the development process under minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 2 to 5 years experience
• Core CS: Strong grasp of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java or Python or Golang
• System Design: Ability to think critically about application scalability and cloud environments
• AI Tooling: Ability to use AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and automate testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to resolve complex technical problems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results.