Software Engineer - SRE

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
Milpitas, CA
Salary
$167,700–$245,200 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $206k
$105k most similar roles pay here $260k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$194,893 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $206k versus about $172k 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 193 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 193 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer - SRE

The Software Engineer - SRE joins the Intersight development team within the Data Center Compute portfolio to support both SaaS and on-premises appliance products. This role involves backend development activities including planning, designing, implementing, testing, and automating features while improving product quality and customer experience. The engineer will work within Agile teams using continuous deployment processes to manage infrastructure for a system management platform that utilizes analytics and machine learning for IT operations. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python or Go, experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, and networking security. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible, and various observability and monitoring tools. The role focuses on solving complex problems related to platform scaling, high availability, and system reliability for data center infrastructure management technology.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 783 postings across 68 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop backend features for Intersight SaaS and on-premises appliance products.
  • Plan, design, implement, test, and automate software components for data center management.
  • Improve product quality and customer experience through active feature development.
  • Lead and mentor colleagues by sharing technical expertise and knowledge.
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry practices for platform scaling and new technologies.
  • Execute tasks within Agile teams using continuous development and deployment processes.
  • Design and implement scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions using cloud-native technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience, Master's plus 4 years, or PhD plus 1 year of related experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, Go, or similar programming languages with a strong understanding of software development principles.
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions.
  • Experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, networking, security, and CI/CD.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible.
  • Experience with observability and monitoring tools.
  • CKA, CKAD, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certifications in cloud and security domains.
  • Experience building/managing a cloud-based data platform and maintaining high availability at scale (preferred).

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