Platform Staff Engineer

Application Platform Staff Engineer – Cisco

Join us as part of the Splunk Observability Application Platform Team, a dynamic group of engineers responsible for the core platform powering Splunk Observability Cloud. Our mission is to optimize platform systems for reliability, transparency, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness so engineering teams can focus on innovation.

• Lead the design and implementation of shared libraries, components, and microservices to build a modern, highly reliable, secure, and scalable application platform.
• Influence and contribute to critical decisions on technical architecture and platform design.
• Collaborate across multiple teams within Cisco to drive platform innovation and ensure seamless integration.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.

• At least 6 months of hands‑on experience effectively leveraging AI coding assistance, with a strong “AI‑first” mindset.
• 3+ years of proven experience delivering large‑scale, distributed SaaS solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of software engineering experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Deep understanding of microservices and distributed application architecture, including when to simplify and seek alternatives.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Java and the ability to quickly learn new programming languages.

• Experience and knowledge in the observability and monitoring domain.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance profiling capabilities.
• A Dev Ops automation mindset with a passion for engineering efficiency and process optimization.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together.