Software Engineer (Go, Python, AWS and Kubernetes)

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring for a software engineer to build scalable cloud-native services powering the Catalyst Center platform. You will design, develop, test, and maintain distributed applications using Kubernetes, Java, Go, and Python, delivering reliable software with security and performance in mind.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform customer needs into innovative features, driving engineering velocity and platform resiliency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience using Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container technologies; RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable cloud-native services powering Cisco Catalyst Center; automate operations and enable AI-driven insights.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain distributed applications using Kubernetes, Java, Go, and Python.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and security teams to deliver high-quality software and improve platform performance.

Skills

Java

Go

Python

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/GC)

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 11/23/2026

Meet the Team

The Cisco Catalyst Center Platform team is building the next generation of intelligent network management software that powers enterprise networks across the globe. Our platform enables customers to automate operations, gain AI-driven insights, and securely manage increasingly complex hybrid and cloud environments. You'll join a collaborative team of software engineers, architects, and product leaders who are passionate about building highly scalable distributed systems and solving real-world customer challenges. We move fast, encourage innovation, and invest heavily in modern engineering practices, making this an exciting place to grow your career while building technology used by thousands of organizations worldwide!

Your Impact

Build highly scalable cloud-native services that power Cisco Catalyst Center and help customers automate and simplify enterprise network operations. Design, develop, test, and maintain distributed applications using modern technologies including Kubernetes, Java, Go, and Python to deliver reliable and secure software. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and security teams to transform customer needs into innovative features while improving platform performance, scalability, and resiliency. Contribute to AI-assisted engineering and automation practices that improve development velocity and software quality. Success in this role means delivering high-quality software, continuously improving engineering practices, and helping build a platform that manages some of the world's largest enterprise networks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field and 5+ years of professional software development experience using one or more programming languages such as Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience developing cloud-native or distributed applications using Kubernetes and container technologies.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and working with Linux-based development environments.
• Experience using Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Kubernetes operators, controllers, networking, storage, or service mesh technologies.
• Full-stack development experience using Angular, React, or similar web frameworks.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
• Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a passion for building high-quality software using AI-assisted engineering practices.

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 $155,000.00 to $222,600.00 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 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: $155,000.00 - $256,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $138,100.00 - $227,900.00 * 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.

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.