Software Engineer II (Full Time) - United States

Cisco•Austin, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

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 accepted until further notice. Join a vibrant community of passionate professionals from around the world, working together across Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security & Trust, and more. Our team brings diverse perspectives, skills, and backgrounds together with a shared commitment to innovation and making technology accessible for everyone. You’ll collaborate with dedicated colleagues on exciting projects spanning cloud, networking, mobile, desktop, and security. No matter your role, you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact by building solutions that help people connect, learn, and thrive. As a member of our engineering team, you’ll help build and support cloud-based and networking solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You’ll work across networking, cloud infrastructure, and systems technologies while partnering with engineers across functions to solve complex technical challenges. We’re looking for someone who enjoys learning, troubleshooting, and working across both software and infrastructure. This is an opportunity to grow your technical expertise while contributing to solutions that enable reliable, scalable, and secure connectivity.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, and network troubleshooting.
Experience with AWS and a basic understanding of cloud infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

Basic software development or scripting skills, preferably with Python; Go experience is a plus
Systems-level understanding of Linux/Unix environments
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) or on-premises virtualization technologies (KVM, OpenStack)
Experience with containerization/orchestration platforms, cloud networking, or distributed systems

Responsibilities

Help build and support cloud-based and networking solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Work across networking, cloud infrastructure, and systems technologies.
Partner with engineers across functions to solve complex technical challenges.
Learn, troubleshoot, and work across both software and infrastructure.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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 employees)
Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
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 from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)