Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer Company: Cisco Job Category: Python Developer Roles & Responsibilities: As a software developer on our team, you will be a driving force behind crafting user\-friendly, reliable software and tools for our next\-generation SaaS platform infrastructure. You will balance expanding our software capabilities with hardware compatibility considerations while having the opportunity to influence key development decisions. We offer diverse opportunities across Development, Security, and Test\& Quality. You are a collaborative communicator with strong organizational skills and a passion for solving sophisticated challenges. Driven and resourceful, you excel at managing your time, streamlining processes, and delivering high\-quality results on schedule. Join us to apply your problem\-solving skills and contribute to innovative software solutions that make a significant impact. Responsibilities May Include: * Platform Engineering: Design, implement, and scale multi\-region Kubernetes clusters across private and public cloud infrastructure. * Automation\& CI/CD: Build robust automation pipelines and tooling for cluster provisioning, upgrades, patching, and configuration management. * Security\& Compliance: Implement and enforce strict security baselines and vulnerability management across all container environments. * Technical Leadership: Participate in technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions that shape the future of our next\-generation infrastructure. * AI\& Agent Development: Design and deploy AI agents to automate complex platform workflows and decision\-making processes. If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with your local law enforcement authorities. Cisco bears no responsibility, and cannot be held liable, for any claims, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to recruiting scams. Work Location: KA, India Availability: Full time

Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. * 2–3 years of professional work experience. * Proficiency in Go, Python, or Java. * Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering, with an aptitude for learning new technologies. * Hands\-on experience with coding, testing, and debugging. * Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * Proficiency in Linux, networking fundamentals, and operating system principles. * Experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL, web application development, and distributed system design. * Programming expertise in Go, Java, or Python, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and open\-source. * Solid understanding of software design, algorithms, and clean coding practices. * Experience using AI\-powered tools to enhance development efficiency and streamline workflows. * Hands\-on experience with CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with computer networking and cybersecurity best practices. * Practical knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure. * be in direct response to an application you have submitted through the company career site * begin with screening or an interview * originate from a Cisco email address, and * be conducted across email, phone, or WebEx Key Skills: Python, PostgreSQL, Algorithms, Linux Salary: Not disclosed