Senior Network Platform Security Engineer - AI-Driven

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

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for high-impact networking platforms and distributed systems. You will collaborate with architects and teams to design scalable solutions and build using modern development practices.

Join a fast-paced environment where you contribute to complex projects with automation-first mindset, troubleshoot distributed systems, and work with globally distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of related experience, or a Master's with 4+ years, or a PhD with 1+ year, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python is required.
• Experience with Linux kernel driver development.
• Experience with Linux systems, networking fundamentals, OS concepts, and container-based apps.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, or Devin.

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.
• 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

Linux kernel development

Linux systems & networking basics

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cursor

Codex

Claude Code

Devin

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for high-impact networking platforms and distributed systems. You will collaborate with architects and teams to design scalable solutions and build using modern development practices.

Join a fast-paced environment where you contribute to complex projects with automation-first mindset, troubleshoot distributed systems, and work with globally distributed teams.