Software Engineer (Backend)
Cisco
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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
Cisco currently has 307 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,000 across 224 roles with salary data.
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The Senior Software Engineer (Backend) joins the Splunk Enterprise Security team to develop a data-driven SIEM for security monitoring, threat detection, and compliance workflows. In this role, you will lead technical strategy and execution for backend and platform product areas across cloud and on-prem deployments. You will own the technical roadmap, ensure architectural integrity, and manage data-processing workflows while mentoring engineers and resolving complex production issues. Key responsibilities include building scalable, performant, and secure systems using Python, Go/Golang, and SQL. You will utilize cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and GCP, alongside AI tools such as Claude and Codex. The work involves optimizing distributed systems, databases, and query execution, specifically addressing search technologies and performance benchmarking to improve incident investigations and security monitoring.
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