Senior Network Software Engineer

Cisco Systems; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Network Software Engineer to design and maintain network solutions. You will collaborate with teams to optimize network operations and lead automation initiatives. Ideal candidates have strong programming skills and extensive experience in network environments.

Benefits

Dedicated paid time off to volunteer

Inclusive Communities for employee engagement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network environments.
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages, especially Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate large and scalable network backbones.
• Develop and troubleshoot automation processes across various network devices.

Skills

Cloud Networking

Network Protocols

Python

Ansible

Linux Systems Administration

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

Tools

OpenSearch

Kafka

Kibana

Telegraf

InfluxDB

Prometheus

Git

Job description

Role Overview: As a Senior Network Software Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, business partners, and stakeholders to design, provision, configure, operate, and maintain physical and virtual network hardware and software. Your expertise will be crucial in anticipating network infrastructure issues and recommending improvements to functional processes or services. You are expected to lead with vision and influence decisions through your knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Network Design and Implementation : Design, implement, and operate large and scalable network backbones (ISPs) using IS-IS, BGP, and peering with customers.
• Network Device Automation : Develop and troubleshoot automation processes across various network devices and platforms, including Cisco routers, switches, and ACI.
• Automation Tools Development : Create, optimize, and maintain network automation scripts, tools, and workflows, integrating internal systems and third-party solutions.
• Network Health Management : Define and implement prediction pipelines for long-term network health, availability, and service-level objectives.
• Operations Automation : Lead initiatives to automate and optimize network operations focusing on scalability and reliability.
• Collaborative Development : Work closely with teams on requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Continuous Improvement : Engage in technical training and knowledge sharing to enhance skills and professional development.

Our Minimum Qualifications for this role:

• BA/BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network environments with expertise in Cloud Networking and Networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go), with expertise in Python and Ansible.
• Deep understanding of network protocols and architectures (ISIS, BGP, BMP, ARP, SNMP, CDP/LLDP) and network engineering, management, and operations.
• Experience with search and analytics engines/big data tools (OpenSearch, Kafka, Kibana, Telegraf, InfluxDB, Prometheus).

Our Preferred Qualifications for this role:

• Basic understanding of AI and ML algorithms, including model training, testing, and deployment.
• Hands-on project experience in network automation; experience with AWX is a plus.
• Understanding of Git version control and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong familiarity with Linux systems administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!