Principal Software Engineer, Cisco Cloud Control (Hybrid)

Cisco

Remote Hybrid

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Work type: Remote
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $231,400–$331,800 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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This role $282k

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Cisco Cloud Control (Hybrid)

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As a Principal Engineer on Cisco Cloud Control’s high-velocity team in San Jose, you will shape and deliver the user experience for Cisco’s AI-powered cloud management platform by building services and libraries for a model-driven, multi-tenant application platform. Your daily tasks include designing stream-processing data pipelines, translating declarative models into platform behavior, and enhancing developer experience through clear APIs and operational tooling. You must have expertise in Kafka or equivalent technologies, experience with Change Data Capture systems, and proficiency in end-to-end system design including observability and complex authorization models like RBAC. Ideal candidates possess an AI-first mindset, can build shared infrastructure that enhances productivity, and are adept at decomposing complex problems into actionable deliverables while mentoring team members and driving technical decisions across organizational boundaries.

Skills

Kafka CDC RBAC APIs Python Go Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Redis Git GitHub Terraform AWS Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana SaaS ABAC

What you'll do

Build services and libraries for a model-driven, multi-tenant application platform.
Design and implement stream-processing data pipelines for real-time data movement.
Translate declarative models into APIs, schemas, validation rules, and permissions.
Develop reusable platform capabilities consumed by first-party and third-party teams.
Ensure tenant isolation, access control, quotas, and operational guardrails in design.
Enhance developer experience through clear APIs, code generation, and testing patterns.

What we're looking for

At least 8 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or equivalent.
Expertise in building and operating scalable, multi-tenant systems with strict security boundaries.
Proficiency in stream-processing architectures using Kafka or similar technologies.
Experience in designing external-facing developer platforms or infrastructure products.
Deep understanding of end-to-end system design including observability and complex authorization models.