AI-Driven Software Engineer | Python + ML Ops & Cloud

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Richardson, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to build Python-based applications and RESTful APIs, deploying containerized services with Docker and Kubernetes across cloud platforms.

You will ensure reliability with Pytest and participate in cross‑functional collaboration with design and product teams to translate requirements into high‑quality features. The role emphasizes AI/ML-enabled development, scalable microservices, and an on‑going commitment to engineering rigor within Cisco’s CX

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 5+ years of related experience, or Master’s with 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience in Python development.
• Experience with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development environments (GitHub, Copilot, Cursor).
• Experience in RESTful API design and relational data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and scalable RESTful APIs.
• Deploy containerized apps using Docker and Kubernetes across major cloud platforms.
• Ensure quality and reliability with Pytest, code reviews, and on‑call rotations.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to translate requirements into features.

Skills

Python development

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Pytest

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree (5+ years)

Master’s degree (3+ years)

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to build Python-based applications and RESTful APIs, deploying containerized services with Docker and Kubernetes across cloud platforms.

You will ensure reliability with Pytest and participate in cross‑functional collaboration with design and product teams to translate requirements into high‑quality features. The role emphasizes AI/ML-enabled development, scalable microservices, and an on‑going commitment to engineering rigor within Cisco’s CX