Software Engineer - Early in Career

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Oeiras; Presencial; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Resumo da oferta

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Lisbon is seeking candidates to join the Product Quality and Compliance team to design and develop next-generation capabilities supporting architectural transformation and modernization.

You will actively code, debug, and collaborate with engineers and business partners in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on building secure applications, integrating AI agents, and working with data connectors and enterprise LLMs, with opportunities to grow skills in LangChain, LLMs,

Qualificações

• A strong passion for lifelong learning and willingness to invest time in training.
• Passion for data and enthusiasm for data science processes and technologies.
• Experience with either front-end, back-end, or automation technology.
• Familiarity with Object Oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge of Web Services and JSON.
• Understanding of security practices with exposure to API Security Protocols.
• A good team player with a proactive attitude.
• Eligible to work in Portugal without visa sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Work with engineers to design, develop, and build applications in a Scrum Agile environment.
• Code, debug, review code, and provide solutions to systemic problems.
• Ensure the security of applications by fixing vulnerabilities.
• Assist in developing in-app and role-based AI Agents, focusing on security features.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate agentic frameworks (e.g., langraph, langchain, LLMs) for Ask/Respond functionalities.
• Support the creation of NL and RAG systems for enterprise data using enterprise LLMs.
• Participate in enabling and testing data connectors (Oracle, SAP HANA, Snowflake, MongoDB) by helping implement APIs and drivers.
• Contribute to prompt engineering for LLMs via APIs, including parsing input and identifying intent.
• Learn and assist with building basic AI agent protocols and communication mechanisms.
• Work under close supervision, contributing to integration layers and inter-agent communication frameworks.

Conhecimentos

Web services

JSON

Object oriented programming

API security

Team player

Data science interest

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Ferramentas

Java

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Python

Snowflake

MongoDB

AWS Fundamentals

Web Development

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities.

Job Description

Start date: October/November 2026
Location: Lisbon, Portugal (We follow a hybrid work approach with some office presence required - 2-3 days per week on average.)
Applications are accepted until further notice.

Meet the team

Join our diverse and inclusive Supply Chain team and be a part of one of the top Supply Chains in the world!
As a member of the Cisco IT team, you will be a valuable part of the Product Quality and Compliance team. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional services, tools, platforms, and data that are essential for powering one of the top Supply Chains in the world.
At Cisco, we prioritize innovation and evolution to provide our Supply Chain team with a competitive advantage. This includes optimizing and automating business process systems, effectively utilizing cloud service providers, and developing cutting-edge in-house solutions.
You'll have the opportunity to join a dynamic, empowered, and collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and inclusive practices, all focused on building, supporting, and enhancing a seamless end-to-end Orchestrator system.
We believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment are key to driving innovation and achieving success. Our team is committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique ideas and experiences.

Your impact

You’ll have the incredible opportunity to join us at Product Quality and Compliance and play a key role in designing and developing next-generation capabilities. Your role will focus on designing and developing next-generation capabilities to support our architectural transformation and modernization efforts.
As a valued member of our team, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering new capabilities using the latest technologies and processes. This means actively coding, debugging, and collaborating with a diverse group of team members. You'll also have the chance to work closely with our talented engineers and interact with our valued business partners, fostering an inclusive and respectful atmosphere.

Your responsibilities are:

• Working with a team of engineers to design, develop, and build applications in a Scrum Agile environment.
• Showcasing your coding skills, debugging any issues, suggesting improvements, reviewing code, and providing solutions to systemic problems.
• Ensuring the security of our applications by fixing any vulnerabilities and keeping them secure.
• Assist in the development of in-app and role-based AI Agents, focusing on implementing basic security features and supporting multi-agent protocols.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate agentic frameworks (such as langraph, langchain, and LLMs) for Ask/Respond functionalities, leveraging data from diverse tech platforms.
• Support the creation of Natural Language Interaction (NLI) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for enterprise data using enterprise LLMs.
• Participate in enabling and testing data connectors (e.g., Oracle, SAP HANA, Snowflake, MongoDB) by helping implement APIs and database drivers to securely retrieve and ingest data.
• Contribute to prompt engineering for LLMs exposed via APIs, including parsing basic user input and identifying intent under guidance.
• Learn and assist with building and integrating basic AI agent protocols and communication mechanisms (e.g., message formats and transport protocols).
• Work under close supervision, contributing to integration layers and inter-agent communication frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

• A strong passion for and a deep commitment to lifelong learning, along with a willingness and eagerness to invest time in training and developing your skills.
• Passion for data and enthusiasm for data science processes and technologies, including Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Experience with either front-end, back-end, or automation technology.
• Familiarity with Object Oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge of Web Services and JSON.
• Understanding of security practices, with some exposure to API Security Protocols.
• A good team player, with a positive and self-starter attitude.
• You are eligible to work in Portugal without any visa/work permit sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Good understanding of Agile practices and toolsets.
• Familiarity with supply chain business.
• Certifications in Java, DB (Oracle SQL,PL/SQL /JAVA/Python, SNOWFLAKE, Mongo), Python, Web Development, AWS Fundamentals.
• Certifications in Supply Chain Fundamentals, Gen AI White/Green belt.

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.