Software Engineer, Backend (Hybrid)
About The Position
The application window is expected to close on: 09/21/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a hybrid role based out of Cisco's San Jose office. Meet the Team: Studio is the experience where anyone—engineers, non-technical builders, and AI agents—can go from a prompt to a running, production-grade app. It brings together an App Builder and a bring-your-own coding-agent path, with the docs and resources to build and manage apps your own way. We're building the platform for AI app development, and Studio is the craft-defined surface on top of it. Pioneers in our field, AISP enables Cisco product teams, customers, and partners to maximize value with a simple, unified Cisco AI experience, driving accelerated time to impact. Your Impact: As a Backend Developer, you will contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of our backend AI/ML platform technologies. You will work within established procedures to solve straightforward technical problems, analyze system data, and collaborate with your team to improve the efficiency and reliability of our AI-powered applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM + 2 years of related experience, or Master's degree in STEM.
- Professional experience building or maintaining ML systems in a production environment.
- Programming experience using Python and/or Go.
- Experience deploying and managing services on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience using containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to integrating and building with Generative AI technologies and LLM frameworks.
- Interest in modern AI tools, ML methodologies, and data pipelines.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply best practices to improve product quality and service efficiency.
- Strong desire to grow skills in designing reliable, maintainable, and distributed backend systems.
- Experience participating in team-based projects and contributing to cross-functional initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and implementation of AI/ML platform components for Cisco’s AI products under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
- Assist in the deployment, testing, and validation of AI/ML infrastructure and services within a production environment.
- Analyze performance data and troubleshoot routine technical issues to ensure service reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to implement process improvements and support standard operational workflows.
- Build foundational knowledge of AI tools, LLM frameworks, and distributed systems to support the team’s broader technical objectives.
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
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
