Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend I (Full Time) - United States

Cisco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

RSU grants

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

Birthday day off

Vacation time

Flexible vacation

Sick time

Volunteer days

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Full Stack or Backend Software Engineer to help power global connectivity. You will design and deliver features across cloud-native platforms and microservices, working in inclusive, agile teams to solve complex challenges and scale systems for reliability and impact.

Join a collaborative environment where you grow technically, contribute to real-world innovation, and shape the future of connection in an exciting, global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years experience; or related program with 1 year; or high school diploma with 2 years.
• Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• Foundational coding proficiency in Python, Java, Go, C/C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript with solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles.

Responsibilities

• Build technology powering global connectivity within Cisco's cloud-native platforms and microservices.
• Design and deliver high-quality features across cloud-native platforms and microservices.
• Solve complex challenges and enhance system scalability.
• Improve reliability of mission-critical systems for customers.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

C/C++

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

React

Education

Bachelor's degree

1 year related program

High school diploma

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Git

Linux

Terraform/Ansible/CloudFormation

Job description

Meet the Team

Join a vibrant community of passionate professionals from around the world, working together in Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security & Trust, and more. We are united by a shared mission to make technology accessible and impactful for everyone. In our collaborative environment, you will work with passionate peers on cutting-edge projects where your unique voice and professional growth are top priorities. Join us to learn, innovate, and help shape the future of connection- one idea at a time.

Your Impact

As a Full Stack or Backend Software Engineer at Cisco, you will build the technology that powers global connectivity. Working within inclusive, agile teams, you will design and deliver high-quality features across our cloud-native platforms and microservices. By solving complex challenges and enhancing system scalability, your work will directly impact the reliability of mission-critical systems for our customers. Join us to grow your technical expertise, contribute to real-world innovation, and help build a more connected future.

Minimum Qualifications

• -A Bachelor's degree with 0 years of work experience; or
• -An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 1 year of work experience; or
• -High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience.
• - Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.

Foundational understanding and practical coding proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, C/C++, or JavaScript / TypeScript, with solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.

Understanding of full stack software engineering fundamentals, including RESTful APIs, web development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/React), and relational or NoSQL databases.

Familiarity with standard software development workflows in Linux environments and Git version control.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience or coursework in building modern, responsive user interfaces and single-page applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a solid grasp of core UI/UX principles. Practical experience in designing and developing scalable distributed backend services, RESTful APIs, or microservices architectures using languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C/C++. Hands‑on exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, cloud security, and networking fundamentals (L2/L3, TCP/IP), combined with a proactive approach to using AI developer tools to enhance productivity and solve complex problems in Agile environments.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long‑term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
• 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday
• paid year‑end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
• flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• non‑sales roles are eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
• employees on sales plans earn performance‑based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non‑quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan

* For quota‑based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non‑exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Salary Ranges

• New York City Metro Area: $107,800.00 - $157,400.00
• Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $94,800.00 - $140,000.00

Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.