Software Engineer II (full Time) United States

Software Engineer II

Location: San Jose, California, US

Alternate Locations: RTP North Carolina, Atlanta Georgia, Knoxville Tennessee, Alpharetta Georgia, Austin Texas, Dallas Texas, Fulton Maryland, Maynard Massachusetts, Milpitas California, New York New York, Remote USA, Boston Massachusetts, Hillsboro Oregon

Area of Interest: Engineer - Software

Compensation Range: $123,600 - $174,000 USD

Job Type: Early in Career

Technology Interest: Internet of Everything

Job Id: 1447851

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Meet the Team

Our dedicated team members are programming magic across the globe on teams such as Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security and Trust, and more.

You will play a crucial role in driving next-generation software innovations, including in the cloud, mobile, desktop, or security spaces. On any of these teams, you'll gain firsthand experience working with applications that make technology accessible on any device. Discover the possibilities when creativity meets design, and help build solutions that will transform how we work, live, learn, and play.

Your Impact

Our software engineers are the authorities behind the scenes, ensuring all of our programs are easy to use and bug-free. With a keen eye, you'll develop software and tools to support many of our high-impact technology platforms, such as operating systems, networks, databases, and more. While we're growing in the software business, you'll still need to see the big picture, watch for hardware compatibility, and potentially influence design.

Who You Are

You are a software developer who demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork abilities, coupled with a genuine passion for solving sophisticated challenges. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational skills and a tried talent for managing time efficiently.

As a process-driven individual, you have a strong desire to streamline and improve existing procedures. Your expertise in time management empowers you to effectively prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality work within set deadlines.

Join our team and apply your passion for problem-solving to build innovative software solutions that make a difference.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical disciplines.

Demonstrated proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C/C++, Python, or Java, with evidence of recent (within the past 12 months) coursework, projects, or relevant work experience.

Experience in quality assurance (QA), testing, and/or debugging in an academic, project-based, or work related setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Linux, networking concepts, operating system fundamentals, embedded development, and/or machine learning

Experience with databases, web application development, and web services

Knowledge of computer networking and/or cybersecurity

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we are 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. Simply put - we power the future.

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.