Software Engineer | Java/Golang/Python | 2 to 4 years | Bangalore

Cisco
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Meet the Team

At Cisco, we build the software that powers the global internet. Join our engineering team to develop the infrastructure that connects billions of people, businesses, and governments. You will work alongside industry experts to solve complex technical challenges.

Your Impact

We value engineers who prioritize quality and continuous improvement. You will be expected to influence technical decisions, optimize system designs, and use AI-assisted workflows to streamline development. You will take ownership of your projects, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver high-quality, secure, and privacy-focused code.

Join our team to build scalable, high-impact cloud applications. If you are interested in modern software development and creating intuitive user experiences, we want to hear from you.

  • Professional using best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
  • Works independently but receives guidance and direction from leader then determines best approach to accomplish work.
  • May lead small-to-medium features from technical design through completion.
  • Stays current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices; coaches others, as needed.
  • Contributes to delivery of high-quality design and deliverables.
  • Advocates for new features within a product to address customer needs.
  • Tracks metrics for product adoption and success.
  • Performs coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the development process under minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s (2 to 4 years Experience) or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (0 years of experience).
  • Core CS: Strong grasp of Data Structures and Algorithms.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java or Python or Golang or C/C++
  • System Design: Ability to think critically about application scalability and cloud environments
  • Ability to architect and design distributed systems
  • AI Tooling: Ability to use AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and automate testing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven ability to resolve complex technical problems.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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