Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend I

Cisco

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Jose, CANew York, NYBoston, MAKnoxville, TNAustin, TX
Salary
$107,800–$157,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 25, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $207k
This role $133k
$94k most similar roles pay here $239k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$221,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $207k 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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TL;DR · Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend I

Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend I will join an agile engineering team to design and deliver high-quality features across cloud-native platforms and microservices. The role focuses on building technology that powers global connectivity while solving complex challenges to enhance system scalability and ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing scalable distributed backend services, RESTful APIs, and responsive user interfaces. Candidates should possess proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, C/C++, or JavaScript and TypeScript, alongside knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming principles. The technical stack includes React, HTML, CSS, Linux environments, Git version control, and databases. Additional experience with Docker, Kubernetes, public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, Infrastructure as Code tools, CI/CD pipelines, and networking fundamentals is highly valued to support the infrastructure of global connectivity.

What you'll do

  • Design and deliver high-quality features across cloud-native platforms and microservices.
  • Build technology to power global connectivity and ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems.
  • Solve complex technical challenges to enhance system scalability.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using languages like Go, Python, Java, or C/C++.
  • Create responsive user interfaces and single-page applications using React, TypeScript, and CSS.
  • Manage software development workflows in Linux environments using Git version control.
  • Implement containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Utilize CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to ensure high-quality code deployment.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must meet one of three education/experience paths: a Bachelor's degree, an associate's/bootcamp with 1 year experience, or a high school diploma with 2 years experience.
  • Relevant education or training must be in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Candidates must have coding proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, Go, C/C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Candidates must possess knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
  • Candidates must understand full stack fundamentals including RESTful APIs, web development (HTML, CSS, JS/React), and relational or NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments and Git version control is required.
  • Preferred experience includes building responsive user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
  • Preferred experience includes cloud technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, and Infrastructure as Code tools.

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