Software Engineer

Cisco

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: RTP, NC
Salary: $128,600–$184,900 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 24 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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JOB TITLE: Software Engineer (Grade 8) The Software Engineer (Grade 8) joins the Common Security Module team to build foundational security architecture for a diverse product portfolio. This role bridges full-stack development and deep security engineering, requiring the candidate to maintain and enhance the cloud-based ACV application while supporting the Government Certification Team. Daily responsibilities include developing common security modules, conducting security code reviews, and remediating vulnerabilities using industry-standard CVE mitigation practices. The engineer will utilize Python 3.x, C, modern Angular v17+, MySQL, and Django 4.x, including the ORM and REST Framework. Technical proficiency in Linux, GitHub Actions, and containerized applications is required. The work involves solving complex security challenges, including integrating modules into hardware and software platforms while addressing cryptography, system integrity, and Post-Quantum Cryptography standards.

What does a Software Engineer earn in North Carolina?

Median $196750 from 53 postings across 17 companies.

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Skills

Python Django Angular C MySQL Linux CI/CD GitHub Actions OpenSSL OpenSSH Post-Quantum Cryptography REST Framework SCRUM Agile CVE Mitigation

What you'll do

Maintain and enhance the ACV full-stack codebase using Python, Django, and Angular v17+.
Support government certification programs through full-stack development and maintenance.
Conduct thorough security code reviews and provide actionable feedback to improve codebase quality.
Design, implement, and test new features for common security modules with cross-functional teams.
Assist product teams in integrating common security modules into hardware and software platforms.
Analyze and remediate security vulnerabilities following industry-standard CVE mitigation practices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
4+ years of relevant software engineering experience in development.
Proficiency in Python 3.x and C.
Experience with modern Angular (v17+), MySQL, and Django (4.x, ORM, and REST Framework).
Comfort with Linux OS and command-line/terminal environments.
Experience in backend/frontend development, containerized applications, and CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions (preferred).
Experience utilizing AI-powered development tools, OpenSSL/OpenSSH libraries, and Post-Quantum Cryptography standards (preferred).
Experience working in SCRUM/Agile environments and strong communication skills (preferred).

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