Senior AI/ML Networking Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and test software for high-impact networking platforms and distributed systems.

You will collaborate with architects and teams to craft scalable, automation-driven solutions and contribute to large-scale AI-enabled tooling. The role emphasizes modern development practices, open-source technologies, and hands-on troubleshooting to boost performance and reliability in production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree +7 years of related experience, or Masters +4 years of related experience, or PhD +1 year of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software for high-impact networking platforms and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with system architects and engineering teams to design scalable solutions that meet product requirements.
• Build systems and applications using modern development practices and open-source technologies.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of complex software projects with an automation-first mindset.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize distributed systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Support production environments and participate in resolving real-world operational challenges.
• Work closely with geographically distributed engineering teams in a collaborative environment.

Skills

C/C++

Python

AI workflows

Agentic frameworks

AI concepts

Linux

Networking fundamentals

Containers

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cursor

Codex

Claude Code

Devin

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and test software for high-impact networking platforms and distributed systems.

You will collaborate with architects and teams to craft scalable, automation-driven solutions and contribute to large-scale AI-enabled tooling. The role emphasizes modern development practices, open-source technologies, and hands-on troubleshooting to boost performance and reliability in production environments.