Backend Software Engineer, Controller Team, Multicloud Defense

Cisco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to join their innovative Controller Team. This role involves designing and developing features for a cutting-edge multicloud security platform, focusing on integrating AI and machine learning capabilities. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals to create impactful solutions that simplify cloud security for enterprise customers. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of technology, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and fosters professional growth while delivering world-class products and services.

Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Flexible Work Environment

Inclusive Communities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend development experience using high-level programming languages.
• Expertise in writing and optimizing complex database queries.
• Experience with microservices and serverless technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product design from conception to completion.
• Design and build components ensuring stability and high availability.
• Integrate AI and machine learning capabilities into product features.

Skills

Backend Development

Golang

Java

Unix/Linux

Microservices

Kubernetes

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

AI/ML

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

OCI

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Base pay range

$119,100.00/yr - $203,100.00/yr

Application window is expected to remain open until April 28 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled and/or a sufficient of applicants is received.

Preference given to candidates located in or around Ann Arbor MI, Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Boston MA, Cary NC, Fulton MD or San Jose CA.

The Cisco Multicloud Defense team delivers on the promise of cloud first simplicity with robust cloud security. Our product protects all customer cloud environments using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) control plane, eliminating inefficient, complex, and costly point solutions.

Being part of our engineering team means being surrounded by passionate, intelligent and creative people determined to disrupt the industry with creative ideas, world-class research and unrivaled products and services. It’s a place where the best ideas are quickly transformed into products, features, campaigns and company-wide practices, so it won’t be long before you witness the results of your hard work!

Cisco Multicloud Defense is a multicloud network security platform delivered as a service. It decouples the control and data plane, resulting in two components- the Cloud Controller and the Network Gateway. The Cloud Controller provides the management and control plane. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will innovate, design, and develop features for this component and related infrastructure, with a focus on integrating AI and machine learning capabilities. Typical responsibilities include:

• Contribute to product design from conception to completion, including troubleshooting, and implementation
• Leverage feedback from local field sales teams, colleagues in product and design marketing, and competitor information to innovate new product features
• Design and build components of the product ensuring stability and high availability to achieve both single and multi-tenancy
• Adaptive in a dynamic working environment, very ample learning new technologies, tools, and platforms
  
  

Minimum Requirements for This Role:

• 6+ years backend development experience using high level programming languages such as Golang/Java to build scalable systems for enterprise customers
• 3+ years experience with Unix/Linux development environment
• 3 + years experience in developing backend applications using microservices/kubernetes and/or serverless technologies
• Expertise in writing and optimizing complex queries in MySQL/MongoDB/Elasticsearch or similar database technologies
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in developing/using AI models/agents or machine learning algorithms.
• Application development experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI
• Strong understanding of OOP design principles
• Domain knowledge in networking and or security technologies
• Have an eye for clean architectural and code design
  
  

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Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our

technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Networking Products

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