Senior Software Engineer

Cisco

Confirmed live 3 days ago High trust
Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Richardson, TX
Salary
$139,300–$203,600 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 3 days ago
Closes
Oct 30, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $171k
$119k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $152,712–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $171k versus about $175k 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 194 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 194 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

As a Sr Software Engineer in the Customer Experience engineering organization, you will develop advanced AI applications and capabilities to deliver high-value digital experiences for customers and partners. You will lead projects end-to-end by architecting highly available, concurrent distributed systems and designing comprehensive MLOps pipelines that include data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model deployment. Your daily work involves integrating LLMs and generative AI solutions while managing real-time data streaming through Apache Kafka. You will build robust backend microservices and high-performance APIs using Python, Golang, or TypeScript within frameworks like FastAPI or Django. The role requires expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP, and advanced data modeling in relational and NoSQL environments. You will also mentor peers, conduct code reviews, and translate business needs into technical roadmaps to solve complex AI/ML challenges.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Texas?

Median $186925 from 189 postings across 40 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and lead the development of highly available, concurrent distributed systems for backend services.
  • Define and enforce standards for high-performance APIs, caching strategies, and complex data modeling in relational and NoSQL environments.
  • Design and implement comprehensive MLOps pipelines including data preprocessing, feature engineering, and LLM integration.
  • Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka to manage real-time data streaming.
  • Monitor production environments to identify systemic risks and drive continuous infrastructure improvements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct rigorous code reviews to elevate overall team coding standards.
  • Translate business requirements from stakeholders into technical roadmaps and scalable engineering solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with related experience or Master's degree with related experience.
  • Experience in Python development and at least one other language such as Golang or TypeScript.
  • Experience with modern backend frameworks like FastAPI, Django, or similar.
  • Experience with microservices, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience designing production-grade APIs, data pipelines, and using AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
  • Experience with MLOps tools, model monitoring, and integrating LLMs/generative AI solutions (preferred).
  • Experience with Apache Kafka, real-time compute frameworks, and high-performance data modeling (preferred).
  • Cisco Networking knowledge is a strong plus.

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