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This role pays more than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$124,850–$183,925
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$206k
versus about
$154k
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
307 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$167,700–$245,000
across 224 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
The Software Engineer joins the Backend Team to design and deliver the AI-driven backbone of Cisco Cloud Control. In this role, you will build and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services that support global enterprise users. Your daily responsibilities include designing functional and non-functional backend features, driving sophisticated product integrations, and developing AI-native solutions across the portfolio. You will collaborate with frontend and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery while mentoring junior developers. The position requires proficiency in Go, Java, or Rust, along with experience in AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools like ELK, Splunk, and Datadog. You will work on data pipelines, scalable data ingestion, and third-party integrations to solve complex technical problems within the global platform.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
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