Software Engineer Full Stack​/Backend

Position: Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend I (Full Time) - United States
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

** Applications are accepted until further notice.*
* ** Meet the Team*
* Join a vibrant community of passionate professionals from around the world, working together in Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security & Trust, and more. We are united by a shared mission to make technology accessible and impactful for everyone. In our collaborative environment, you will work with passionate peers on cutting-edge projects where your unique voice and professional growth are top priorities.

Join us to learn, innovate, and help shape the future of connection-one idea at a time.

** Your Impact*
* As a Full Stack or Backend Software Engineer at Cisco, you will build the technology that powers global connectivity. Working within inclusive, agile teams, you will design and deliver high-quality features across our cloud-native platforms and microservices. By solving complex challenges and enhancing system scalability, your work will directly impact the reliability of mission-critical systems for our customers. Join us to grow your technical expertise, contribute to real-world innovation, and help build a more connected future.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* +  
** Meet one of the following**  (completed within the past  
** 3 years
** or expected to be completed within the next  
** 12 months** ):  **
- ** A Bachelor's degree with  
** 0 years of work experience** ; or  **
- ** An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate's, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification)  
** with 1 year of work experience** ; or   **
- ** High school diploma (or equivalent)  
** with 2 years of work experience.** - Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technologyor a related field.

+ Foundational understanding and practical codingproficiencyin one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, C/C++, or JavaScript / Type Script, with solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.

+ Understanding offull stack software engineering fundamentals, including RESTful APIs, web development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/React), and relational or No

SQL databases.

+ Familiarity with standard software development workflows in Linux environments and Git version control.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Demonstrated experience or coursework in building modern, responsive user interfaces and single-page applications using React, Type Script, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a solid grasp of core UI/UX principles.

+ Practical experience in designing and developing scalable distributed backend services, RESTful APIs, ormicroservicesarchitectures using languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C/C++.

+ Hands-on exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation).

+ Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, cloud security, and networking fundamentals (L2/L3, TCP/IP), combined with a proactive approach to using AI developer tools to enhance productivity and solve complex problems in Agile environments.

** 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.

** Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:*
* 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 and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please…