DNS Platform Tech Lead for Scale & Security

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Boxborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced software engineer to join the DNS Platform team, responsible for building and sustaining high‑volume DNS resolver services. You will contribute to backend services at scale, supporting the DNS infrastructure that underpins Cisco’s cloud security offerings.

The role emphasizes developing scalable solutions in C/C++ and Python, operating in Linux and cloud environments (AWS/OpenStack), with a focus on security and reliability to meet demanding SLOs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience in building and running a highly transactional, 24x7 production environment.
• Experience in developing complex solutions in C/C++ and Python. Familiarity with Perl and/or Go is a plus
• Experience developing on Linux and in cloud environments (preferably AWS) and networking.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

AWS

OpenStack

Networking

CI/CD

Jenkins

Ansible

Git

Education

BS/CS Degree

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Git

AWS

OpenStack

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced software engineer to join the DNS Platform team, responsible for building and sustaining high‑volume DNS resolver services. You will contribute to backend services at scale, supporting the DNS infrastructure that underpins Cisco’s cloud security offerings.

The role emphasizes developing scalable solutions in C/C++ and Python, operating in Linux and cloud environments (AWS/OpenStack), with a focus on security and reliability to meet demanding SLOs.