Software Engineer, Collaboration Devices

Cisco; United States; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Cisco's Collaboration Devices group is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement software powering Cisco Phone and Room devices. You will collaborate with senior technical leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions for hybrid work, impacting millions of users daily.

The role emphasizes device-level C/C++ development, embedded software, and automation with Python/Java, within a hybrid work environment at our RTP, NC location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related software development experience or a Master's with 3+ years.
• Experience with device-level C/C++ programming for performance-critical software.
• Embedded systems or network device software development experience.
• Scripting with Python or Java for automation and integration.
• Experience building production-ready CI/CD pipelines and automation tests.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software features powering Cisco Phone and Room devices.
• Collaborate with senior technical leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Build robust, scalable solutions for hybrid work environments.
• Contribute to software quality through testing and automation.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Python/Java

CI/CD pipelines

Automation tests

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree

Tools

Git

Command-line tools

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 10/26/2026 This role is hybrid, 3-days per week from our Research Triangle Park, North Carolina office.

Meet the Team

The Cisco Collaboration team delivers best-in-class productivity and communication solutions-like Webex meetings, Webex teams, desk & room collaboration devices-that enable employees to securely connect and collaborate from anywhere. Our diverse group of product managers, engineers, project managers, and UX designers is committed to simplifying teamwork, fostering innovation, and supporting business agility for global enterprises and government agencies. We focus on seamless digital workplace experiences, continuous improvement, and driving technology adoption in hybrid and remote work environments.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer within Cisco's Collaboration Devices group, you will design and implement the cutting-edge software features that power the future of hybrid work - specifically Cisco Phone and Room devices. You will actively collaborate with senior technical leaders and cross-functional engineering teams to build robust, scalable solutions that enhance global communication. This role is exciting because it places you at the intersection of high-impact hardware and intuitive software, offering the opportunity to influence products used by millions of users daily.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related software development experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of related software development experience.
• Experience working with performance-critical, device-level applications using C and C++ programming languages.
• Experience in software development for embedded systems or network devices.
• Experience using Python or Java for scripting and automation tasks, application development and integration within device software.
• Experience with production ready CI/CD pipelines with experience managing and writing automation tests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems such as Git and command-line tools to support development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new programming languages and technologies as required.

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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 $128,600.00 to $184,900.00 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 Paid Time Off

• 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 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has