Software Engineer Backend/Platform Systems I (Full Time) – United States

Cisco

Closes tomorrow Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Jose, CANew York, NYBoston, MAKnoxville, TNAustin, TX
Salary
$104,700–$153,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 18, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $192k
This role $129k
$90k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $161,859–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $129k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 191 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 191 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer Backend/Platform Systems I (Full Time) – United States

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Join Cisco’s innovative team as a Software Engineer focused on developing and maintaining AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure. You will work alongside experts to build scalable backend systems, robust analytics platforms, and support cloud computing initiatives. Your daily tasks include designing microservices, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines while leveraging languages like C/C++, Java, or Go, and familiarizing yourself with AWS, Azure, or GCP. With a strong background in distributed systems and Linux networking concepts, you will contribute to the advancement of intelligent automation solutions that drive operational excellence for Cisco’s business groups. This role requires proficiency in backend programming and experience with cloud platforms, offering opportunities to enhance your skills at the forefront of AI and data-driven technologies.

Skills

Go Java C/C++ AWS Azure GCP Linux TCP/IP DNS DHCP CI/CD pyTest BGP VLANs

What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable backend systems for AI-driven platforms.
  • Build robust analytics platforms to support cloud and distributed computing initiatives.
  • Maintain key software tools and infrastructure for business-critical operations.
  • Develop microservices and APIs to enhance system integration and functionality.
  • Ensure high-quality, reliable platforms through rigorous testing and automation.

What we're looking for

  • Proficiency in backend programming languages like C/C++, Java, or Go.
  • Experience designing and developing microservices and APIs.
  • Strong understanding of Linux and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Completion of a relevant degree within the past 3 years or current enrollment.

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