Backend Platform Engineer II: AI Data Pipelines

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Meet the Team

Our dedicated team is building the future of Cisco’s AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure, driving innovation across the globe. You will join teams focused on developing advanced data pipelines, machine learning infrastructure, and analytics platforms for business-critical initiatives. As part of this collaborative environment, you will contribute to the advancement of emerging technologies in data and intelligent systems. Explore the opportunities at the intersection of backend engineering and AI, helping to transform how Cisco and its customers harness information and intelligent automation.

Your Impact

As a passionate software engineer, you bring expertise in developing scalable backend systems, designing robust analytics platforms, and building infrastructure to support modern cloud and distributed computing initiatives. Your strong background in programming, distributed systems, and cloud platforms enables you to solve complex challenges with innovation and precision. By building and maintaining key software tools and backend infrastructure, you empower Cisco’s business groups to leverage AI and data-driven insights for operational excellence and strategic growth.

Your contributions ensure high-quality, reliable platforms that support Cisco’s leadership in intelligent, scalable technology solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

•Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.

•Proficiency in at least one backend programming language: C/C++, Java, or Go.

•Experience designing and developing microservices and APIs.

•Strong understanding of Linux and fundamental networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).

•Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Preferred Qualifications

•Conceptual understanding of AI/ML.

•Experience with automation and software testing (e.g., pyTest).

•Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

•Knowledge of networking protocols such as BGP and VLANs.

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.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short…