Senior Backend Software Engineer

Cisco; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 168 000 - 245 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cisco is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend Engineer to redesign a legacy Threat Detection platform into a modern cloud-native system. You will own backend features, work across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-prem Kubernetes, and solve complex distributed problems at scale.

Join a flagship initiative with opportunities to influence security analytics, API design, and performance optimization while collaborating in a global team. This is a high-visibility, impact-driven role.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of programming in Python/Java/C/C++.
• 3+ years of front-end tech (React, HTML5, CSS3).
• 5+ years building scalable distributed web apps using OSS or proprietary tech.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and RESTful APIs.

Responsabilidades

• Own design, development, and delivery of core backend features within the Splunk Enterprise Security ecosystem.
• Drive technical execution from design to deployment using microservices, REST/gRPC, and Splunk app development.
• Solve complex problems in data orchestration, API design, distributed systems, and AI/ML model integration.
• Provide mentorship and code reviews, share backend architecture expertise, and promote cloud-native patterns.
• Monitor performance and reliability, drive improvements based on metrics and user feedback.

Conhecimentos

Python

Java

C/C++

JavaScript

React

HTML5/CSS3

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Master's degree in CS

PhD in relevant field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Engineer

Meet the Team Our Splunk Enterprise Security team is not just migrating - we are reimagining Threat Detection for the cloud era. Join us as we rebuild our legacy system into a modern, cloud-native security analytics platform, deploying across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-prem Kubernetes. Address unique technical challenges at scale and leave your mark on a platform used by the world’s leading organizations.

Transform Legacy to Cloud-Native

Join us as we completely redesign our legacy Threat Detection platform into a modern, cloud-native solution. You’ll have the rare chance to shape a foundational security product from the ground up.

Multi-Cloud Impact

Work directly with leading cloud platforms - AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform - as well as on-prem Kubernetes environments. Your solutions will run seamlessly across diverse, real-world deployments.

Technical Challenge and Scale

Solve complex engineering problems in distributed systems, real-time data processing, and security analytics at global scale.

Career-Defining Project

Be part of a flagship transformation initiative that offers deep technical learning, broad exposure to cloud and security, and opportunities for leadership.

Your Impact

This is a High Visibility role with significant impact to the organization . Your work will directly influence how security is implemented across industries, helping customers transition securely to the cloud while supporting hybrid and on-prem needs.

Feature Ownership

Take full ownership of the design, development, and delivery of core backend features within the Splunk Enterprise Security ecosystem, ensuring high-quality, scalable code.

Project Delivery

Drive the technical execution of major features, from initial design through to deployment, utilizing microservices, RESTful/ gRPC APIs, and advanced Splunk app development.

Technical Problem Solving

Proactively identify and resolve complex technical hurdles in data orchestration, API design, distributed systems, and AI/ML model integration.

Engineering Excellence

to drive guidelinesd, including secure coding standards, comprehensive automated testing, and the maintenance of reliable CI/CD pipelines.

Mentorship & Collaboration

Provide technical guidance and code reviews to team members, sharing e xpertise in backend architecture, agentic frameworks, and cloud-native patterns.

Performance Optimization

Monitor product performance and reliability using technical metrics to drive continuous improvements and feature adoption based on customer feedback.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years or Master's and 4+ years, or PhD and 2 + years of relevant software engineering experience. 5+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python or Java or C/C++ 3+ years of experience with client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks ( such as React ) including fro nt-end technologies ( such as HTML5 /C SS3 or Responsive Design) 5+ years of experience with data structures, algorithms, and RESTful APIs. 3+ years of experience building scalable, distributed web applications using open source or proprietary technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and solve a wide range of technical challenges. Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and understanding of CI/CD technologies. Knowledge and Experience with secure coding practices. Familiarity with orchestration and cloud technologies like Kubernetes (k8s), Kinesis, and Kafka. Familiarity with SIEM or information security is highly preferred.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $167,700.00 to $245,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive