Software Engineer II (Full Time) - United States

Please note 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 Meet the Team  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.

Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months ): - A Master's degree with 0 years of work experience ; or - A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience ; or - An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 3 years of work experience ; or - A High school diploma (or equivalent) with 4 years of work experience. Foundational knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, and network troubleshooting. Experience with AWS and a basic understanding of cloud infrastructure.

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 Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan