Sr Software Engineer

Cisco

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Milpitas, CA
Salary
$165,000–$241,400 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jul 31, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $203k
$127k most similar roles pay here $254k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $139,075–$203,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $203k versus about $171k 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 174 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 174 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Sr Software Engineer

As a senior technical specialist in Cisco’s networking products team based in Milpitas, you will work closely with engineering and customer support teams to design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale datacenter and cloud networking environments using technologies like Cisco IOS-XR and open-source solutions. Your daily tasks include partnering with engineers to resolve complex issues across various layers of the network stack, developing Python-based tools for operational data analysis, and applying AI/ML techniques to enhance issue resolution workflows. You will need hands-on experience with routing and switching in production environments, proficiency in Python for automation and troubleshooting, and familiarity with Linux, time-series data, and telemetry systems. Additionally, knowledge of open-source networking platforms like SONiC and experience with development tools such as Git and Jira are highly valued. This role demands a deep understanding of network fundamentals and the ability to lead technical investigations during critical customer escalations.

What you'll do

  • Serve as a technical focal point for customer solutions, translating real-world constraints into scalable designs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across datacenter and cloud networking stacks with engineering teams.
  • Support high-priority customers on deep, cross-layer issues, driving problems to root cause with data-backed analysis.
  • Apply hyperscale operational best practices to improve mean time to detect and resolve issues in production.
  • Develop Python-based tools for parsing, correlating, and visualizing operational data using AI/ML approaches.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree + 6 years or Master’s degree + 3 years of relevant experience in networking.
  • Hands-on experience with routing and switching technologies in production environments.
  • Proficiency in Python for automation, workflow parsing, and troubleshooting tool development.
  • Experience working with structured data and operational telemetry, including time-series analysis.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted tools or workflows in engineering environments.

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