Senior Backend Engineer: Cloud-Native AI Platform

Cisco; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design and deliver robust, scalable cloud-native software that powers customers’ Cisco technology investments. You will own the full development lifecycle—from design and backend architecture to deployment—ensuring reliability in distributed systems.

Join a fast-moving, collaborative CX Engineering team that values ownership, accountability, and high-quality software. Hybrid work is supported with in-office in RTP or San Jose.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full software development lifecycle experience.
• Backend development with Python/Go/Node/Java/Rust and REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and container orchestration (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
• CI/CD workflows and deployment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, scalable software solutions.
• Own end-to-end software lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Go

Node.js

Java

Rust

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Cisco is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design and deliver robust, scalable cloud-native software that powers customers’ Cisco technology investments. You will own the full development lifecycle—from design and backend architecture to deployment—ensuring reliability in distributed systems.

Join a fast-moving, collaborative CX Engineering team that values ownership, accountability, and high-quality software. Hybrid work is supported with in-office in RTP or San Jose.