Software Engineer

Cisco

Confirmed live yesterday High trust

Closes tomorrow Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Raleigh, NC
Salary: $139,300–$203,600 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 28, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k

This role $171k

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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $123,775–$184,900 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $171k versus about $154k for comparable roles.

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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 300 open roles on FindRole.

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JOB TITLE: Software Engineer The Software Engineer joins the AI & Automation group within the Global Certification Team to modernize the process of acquiring critical product certifications. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining full-stack automation and AI tools to automate gap analysis and hardware-based testing. You will develop backend services, web interfaces, and systems that interact with network hardware to collect verifiable evidence. Key responsibilities include implementing AI services with strict validation guardrails, managing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring team members. Required technical skills include Python, JavaScript/React, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. You must also possess experience in security engineering, cryptographic fundamentals, and network automation using SSH, Paramiko, and NETCONF/YANG. The work focuses on solving the business problem of accelerating product certification lifecycles through automated software solutions.

What does a Software Engineer earn in North Carolina?

Median $187300 from 53 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

Python JavaScript React Docker Kubernetes OpenShift CI/CD REST APIs LLM APIs SSH Paramiko NETCONF YANG IOS-XE IOS-XR NX-OS FIPS 140-3 Common Criteria SBOM

What you'll do

Design, build, and maintain full-stack automation and AI tools including backend services and web interfaces.
Develop systems that interact with network hardware to execute tests and collect verifiable evidence.
Implement AI services to accelerate analysis and documentation while maintaining strict validation guardrails.
Lead technical workstreams and provide direction on architecture, CI/CD, and security-by-default practices.
Translate regulatory requirements into functional software solutions by partnering with certification subject-matter guides.
Support technical discussions with external certification authorities as required.
Mentor junior engineers on technical delivery and sophisticated technical concepts.

What we're looking for

8+ years of professional experience in software or platform engineering.
Proficiency in Python and at least one modern front-end framework like JavaScript or React.
Confirmed experience building and consuming REST APIs.
Tactical experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or OpenShift).
Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Experience with security engineering concepts, secure coding practices, and cryptographic fundamentals.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Experience with network device automation, Cisco operating systems, or AI/ML integration (preferred).

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