Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Cisco Systems, Inc.•Research Triangle Park, NC

42d•$165,000 - $241,400•Remote

About The Position

The Infrastructure team at Cisco IT is transforming multi-cloud and on-premises infrastructure with a comprehensive suite of platforms and ran hybrid cloud services. We deliver flawless, secure experiences for Cisco IT and Engineering teams through: Infrastructure automation for both public and private clouds Powerful AI/ML capabilities Robust self-service and integration features Efficient onboarding for enhanced control, flexibility, and security

Requirements

Strong logical thinking and problem-solving abilities; able to break down complex challenges and propose effective solutions
5+ years experience Proficient in Python, with proven knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and common frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask)
Familiarity with software design patterns and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
5+ years Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (cluster management, service orchestration) and Docker containerization
5+ years experience of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
5+ years experience familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.
Experience with messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka)
Strong grasp of CI/CD pipeline concepts and practices
Skilled in automating deployments and configurations using Ansible
Proficient in GitHub for source control, code collaboration, and CI/CD workflows
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
Strong teamwork and communication skills; adaptable to new technologies
Familiarity with agile development processes (e.g., Scrum) and Git

Nice To Haves

Experience in infrastructure automation
Proficient in English reading and writing
Knowledge of multi-agent or agentic AI platforms (e.g., AutoGen, CrewAI, AutoGPT)
Understanding of LLMOps workflows or model optimization (e.g., quantization, pruning)
Exposure to cloud-native tools (e.g., Istio, Prometheus)
Prior experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus

Responsibilities

Participate in the full lifecycle development of cloud-based services: requirement analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance
Leverage Kubernetes and Docker to build highly available, scalable distributed systems
Implement containerized deployment, automated operations, and performance tuning for system stability and efficiency
Take part in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Explore integration scenarios for Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) to optimize business processes or enhance user experiences
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical solutions from concept to production

Benefits

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.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
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.