Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Cisco

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$167,700–$245,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $206k
$118k most similar roles pay here $259k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $160,550–$215,112 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $206k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cisco

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 196 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 196 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Backend

As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) on the Splunk Enterprise Security team, you will lead technical strategy and execution for backend and platform product areas across cloud and on-premise deployments. You will own the technical roadmap and architectural integrity of backend services and data-processing workflows while ensuring systems are scalable, performant, and secure. Your daily work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex production issues and deliver features for security monitoring, threat detection, and compliance. The role requires expertise in Python, Go/Golang, SQL, and cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will also utilize AI tools like Claude or Codex, and may use C++, TypeScript, Cypress, and Splunk Query Language (SPL). This position addresses the critical challenge of protecting enterprise customers against cyber threats through advanced data-driven security monitoring.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead technical strategy and execution for backend and platform products across cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Own the technical roadmap and architectural integrity of backend services and data-processing workflows.
  • Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, documentation, secure coding practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Resolve complex production issues and provide solutions to improve security monitoring and threat detection.
  • Mentor engineers and lead design sessions to advance platform evolution and technical knowledge.
  • Identify and resolve technical debt to ensure long-term system health and reliability.
  • Translate industry trends into scalable features for high-traffic, distributed systems.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience is required.
  • At least 4 years of experience developing software for distributed systems and databases including query optimization.
  • At least 3 years of experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • At least 4 years of experience with Python, Go/Golang, and SQL.
  • At least 2 years of experience using AI tools like Claude or Codex to improve development and testing efficiency.
  • Experience in performance benchmarking using tools like WPT and working on search technologies or data processing.
  • Proficiency in C++, TypeScript, Cypress, and knowledge of Splunk Query Language (SPL).
  • Strong communication skills to mentor engineering teams and lead cross-functional platform initiatives.

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