Software Engineer-Infrastructure
Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC
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
- 10+ years of experience in Python, with proven expertise in data structures, algorithms, common frameworks (such as Django and Flask), software design patterns, and a strong commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes (cluster management, service orchestration) and Docker containerization, along with a strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
- 5+ years of experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis, as well as messaging platforms like Kafka
- Strong grasp of CI/CD pipeline concepts and practices, with expertise in automating deployments and configurations using Ansible, and proficiency in GitHub for source control, code collaboration, and CI/CD workflows.
- Familiarity with agile development processes (e.g., Scrum) and Git; adaptable to emerging technologies
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
- Proficient in English reading and writing, with strong teamwork, communication, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in infrastructure automation and exposure to cloud-native tools (e.g., Istio, Prometheus); prior experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus
- Knowledge of multi-agent or agentic AI platforms (e.g., AutoGen, CrewAI, AutoGPT) and understanding of LLMOps workflows or model optimization (e.g., quantization, pruning).
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
- 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
- paid holidays
- floating holiday
- paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- paid days off for personal wellness
- paid vacation time
- flexible vacation time off program
- sick time off
- optional paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses
- performance-based incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
