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

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Full Stack or Backend Software Engineer to design and deliver features across cloud-native platforms and microservices.

You will work within inclusive, agile teams to solve complex problems, improve scalability, and ensure reliability for mission-critical systems worldwide. Candidates should have practical experience with Python/Java/Go/C/C++, RESTful APIs, and web technologies (HTML/CSS/React).

Qualifications

• Meet one of the following within the past 3 years or near future: Bachelor's with 0 years experience; or related program with 1 year; or high school diploma with 2 years experience.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, Go, C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript) and solid data structures, algorithms, and OOP.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/React), and relational or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Linux workflows and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver features across cloud-native platforms and microservices.
• Collaborate in agile teams to improve system scalability and reliability.
• Contribute to both front-end and back-end components with a strong emphasis on quality.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

C/C++

JavaScript/TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS / Azure / GCP

Terraform / Ansible / CloudFormation

Job description

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Applications are accepted until further notice.

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

• Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months):
• ABachelor'sdegree 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 workexperience should be inComputer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technologyor arelated 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.

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.

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 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 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

For non-sales roles, employees are also 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 incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$107,800.00 - $157,400.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$94,800.00 - $140,000.00

* 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.