Software Engineer – Full Stack & Application Development II

Filled
March 9, 2026

Job Description

Location: United States (multiple locations; remote/hybrid options may vary)
Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.

About the Role

Cisco is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join its innovative engineering teams, contributing to platforms and products that transform connectivity, collaboration, and customer experiences. You will design, develop, and maintain end-to-end software solutions—ranging from APIs and backend services to user interfaces and distributed systems—helping shape the future of technology at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions across the full stack, including backend services and frontend interfaces.
  • Build and integrate APIs (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC) to connect distributed systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Cisco IT, Customer & Partner Experience (CPX), Supply Chain, and Workplace Technology.
  • Apply object-oriented programming, data structures, and database concepts (SQL/NoSQL).
  • Utilize cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Cisco Cloud) for scalable, robust solutions.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and monitoring for reliability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of a relevant degree, certification, or program (Associate’s, Bootcamp, or Bachelor’s) with relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language: Python, Java, or C++.
  • Familiarity with frontend development using JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • Experience with API development (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC).
  • Understanding of data structures, object-oriented programming, and databases.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Cisco Cloud).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI.
  • Monitoring and observability experience (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk).
  • Frontend UI frameworks experience: React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Why Cisco?

  • Work with cutting-edge technology and global teams driving innovation in connectivity, security, and digital collaboration.
  • Access to comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid parental leave, flexible vacation, volunteer days, and more.
  • Flexible career pathways in full-stack, cloud, and DevOps engineering with opportunities to impact enterprise and consumer-facing solutions.