Software Developer--Cisco Innovation Labs

Cisco•Toronto, ON

1d•$113,500 - $252,000

About The Position

At Cisco Innovation Labs, we are looking for a forward-thinking developer to drive the development of innovative solutions. In this role, you will leverage agentic development frameworks to build intelligent systems, applying Cisco’s Design Thinking principles to ensure that simplicity and user experience remain at the core products. You will act as a bridge between technical execution and customer needs, frequently presenting our vision and product capabilities to internal team members and end users alike.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field with 3+ years of professional experience delivering software engineering solutions
Proven proficiency in current software development technologies and UX design principles
Enterprise level software development experience with a strong foundation in designing and deploying production-level code
Experience building and delivering customer-facing demonstrations and proofs of concept for new technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience in agentic development, AI/ML integration, or hardware-software co-design.
Cybersecurity product focus
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences and customers.
Deep expertise in applying Design Thinking methodologies to complex software systems.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, secure, and scalable software and agentic solutions.
Apply Design Thinking to prioritize UX and streamline functionality across both hardware and software ecosystems.
Be a technical advocate by presenting solutions to customers, gathering feedback, and translating user requirements into actionable technical features.
Lead small-to-medium features from initial technical design through to deployment.
Define project roadmaps and coordinate timelines with collaborators.
Write clean, maintainable code and unit tests.
Perform meticulous code reviews and lead post-mortem analyses to ensure system reliability.
Partner closely with Design and Product Management teams to build customer-centric solutions.
Advocate for new features that address market needs and track metrics for product adoption and success.
Serve as an authority on the software development lifecycle and agile practices.
Mentor peers and interns, and contribute to the broader developer community through internal presentations, documentation, and technical blogs.
Apply secure coding principles, perform threat modeling, and ensure compliance with privacy standards throughout the development process.
Find opportunities for process improvement and product innovation.
Develop remediation plans to navigate technical challenges and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

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
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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
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
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)