Data Engineer II

Cisco Systems; North Carolina; On-site; USD 112,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Vacation

Sick time

Other paid time

Volunteering

U.S. benefits

Equity

Bonuses

Job summary

Cisco is building integrated data capabilities in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, for analytics and machine learning use cases. This Data Engineer II role is onsite and focuses on end-to-end data solutions that ensure quality, accessibility, and real-world usability across the business.

You will collaborate across teams to translate complex data into actionable outputs, connecting data to analytics and ML use cases for a global community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 0 years of work experience or Bachelor’s with 2 years of work experience.
• Relevant education in Computer Science, Data Science / Data Engineering, Computer Engineering / Software Engineering, Information Systems / IT, or related field.
• AI literacy and a cloud-first mindset, with familiarity in agile methodologies and data-driven approaches.
• Experience or familiarity with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience or familiarity with big data frameworks such as Hadoop and Spark.

Responsibilities

• Build and support integrated data solutions that power business analytics and machine learning.
• Ensure data quality, accessibility, and ease of use.
• Enable smarter decisions, optimize marketing investments, and enhance customer experiences.
• Translate complex data into outputs that are understandable and actionable.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver meaningful solutions for a global community.

Skills

AI literacy

Cloud-first mindset

Agile methodologies

Data-driven decisions

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree with 0 years of work experience

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of work experience

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Hadoop

Spark

Tableau

Job description

Cisco is building integrated data capabilities that help teams turn information into decisions, especially as analytics and machine learning become core to how organizations operate. In this Data Engineer II role (onsite) at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, you’ll support end-to-end data solutions designed for quality, accessibility, and real-world usability across the business.

You’ll work on systems that connect data to analytics and machine learning use cases, with a focus on making complex datasets understandable and actionable. The role also centers on cross-team collaboration to deliver meaningful outcomes for a global community.

What you’ll do

• Build and support integrated data solutions that power business analytics and machine learning
• Ensure data quality, accessibility, and ease of use
• Enable smarter decisions, optimize marketing investments, and enhance customer experiences
• Translate complex data into outputs that are understandable and actionable
• Collaborate across teams to deliver meaningful solutions for a global community

What you’ll bring

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations (completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months):
  • Master’s degree with 0 years of work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of work experience
• Relevant education in Computer Science, Data Science / Data Engineering, Computer Engineering / Software Engineering, Information Systems / IT, or a related field
• AI literacy and a cloud-first mindset, with familiarity in agile methodologies and data-driven approaches
• Experience or familiarity with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Experience or familiarity with big data frameworks such as Hadoop and Spark

Tools and technologies

• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Hadoop
• Spark
• Tableau

Team context

• Join a collaborative group of builders, innovators, and change agents
• Work within expertise areas that include CRM architecture, Data governance, Sales and partner compensation, and AI and automation
• Contribute diverse perspectives and bold thinking in an environment that supports learning and growth

Additional qualifications that are a plus

• Experience with RESTful API design and development for data integration
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau
• Understanding of security best practices including data encryption, secure data transfer, and access controls
• Knowledge of full-stack development for comprehensive data solutions

Compensation and location

This role is located onsite in Research Triangle Park, NC, with an annual salary range of USD 111,700 - 203,100. Cisco notes that individual pay is determined by hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Benefits

• Time off: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees; a paid day off for an employee’s birthday; paid year-end holiday shutdown; and 4 paid personal wellness days determined by Cisco
• Vacation: non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year (accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees); exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation program with no defined limit on eligible vacation time usage (subject to availability and business limitations)
• Sick time: 80 hours provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
• Other paid time: additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Volunteering: optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• U.S. benefits (subject to eligibility rules): medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability coverage; and basic life insurance
• Equity: employees may be eligible for grants of Cisco restricted stock units that vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods
• Bonuses: for non-sales roles, employees may be eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco policies

Salary range notes by location

• New York City Metro Area: $125,700.00 - $203,100.00
• Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $111,700.00 - $180,800.00* (the posting notes that for quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, ranges include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined)
• Illinois: employees (exempt or non-exempt) participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements

Meet Cisco

Cisco is focused on how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. With decades of innovation and a worldwide network of doers and experts, Cisco emphasizes building meaningful solutions and collaborating at a global scale.