Software Engineer

Cisco

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Richardson, TX
Salary
$128,600–$184,900 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 30, 2026

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $157k
$110k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$180,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $159k 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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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer in the Customer Experience engineering organization, you will develop advanced AI applications and capabilities to provide high-value services for customers and partners. You will design and maintain Python-based applications, scalable RESTful APIs, and microservices that integrate AI/LLM capabilities into the product portfolio. Your daily work involves building robust systems using Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration across major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will manage CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins or GitHub Actions while ensuring reliability through Pytest suites and code reviews. The role requires proficiency in Python, relational data modeling, and AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face Transformers. Additionally, you will work with vector databases like Pinecone, tools like HashiCorp Vault, and various LLM APIs to solve complex technical challenges within the AI era.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Texas?

Median $186925 from 189 postings across 40 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and microservices integrated with AI/LLM capabilities.
  • Build and maintain scalable RESTful APIs to deliver high-value features for customers and partners.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions to automate deployment workflows.
  • Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes across major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Ensure system reliability through Pytest suites, rigorous code reviews, and participation in on-call rotations.
  • Translate product requirements into technical specifications and high-quality features for the software portfolio.
  • Manage infrastructure components including vector databases, secret management, and object storage systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or a Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience.
  • Experience in Python development.
  • Experience with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development environments like GitHub, CoPilot, or Cursor.
  • Experience in RESTful API design and relational data modeling.
  • Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, or LLM APIs (preferred).
  • Knowledge of vector databases and semantic search (preferred).
  • Experience with Git, secrets management, object storage, and Cisco networking knowledge (preferred).

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