Backend Software Engineer, Controller Team, Multicloud Defense

Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Location:Offsite, San Jose, California, USAlternate LocationOffsite, United StatesArea of InterestCompensation Range119100 USD- 203100 USDJob TypeProfessionalNetworking, SecurityJob Id1439808Application window has been extended until May 28 2025.Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled and/or a sufficient of applicants is received.Preference given to candidates located in or around Ann Arbor MI, Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Boston MA, Cary NC, Fulton MD or San Jose CA.The Cisco Multicloud Defense team delivers on the promise of cloud first simplicity with robust cloud security. Our product protects all customer cloud environments using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) control plane, eliminating inefficient, complex, and costly point solutions.Being part of our engineering team means being surrounded by passionate, intelligent and creative people determined to disrupt the industry with creative ideas, world-class research and unrivaled products and services. It's a place where the best ideas are quickly transformed into products, features, campaigns and company-wide practices, so it won't be long before you witness the results of your hard work!Cisco Multicloud Defense is a multicloud network security platform delivered as a service. It decouples the control and data plane, resulting in two components- the Cloud Controller and the Network Gateway. The Cloud Controller provides the management and control plane. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will innovate, design, and develop features for this component and related infrastructure, with a focus on integrating AI and machine learning capabilities. Typical responsibilities include:

• Contribute to product design from conception to completion, including troubleshooting, and implementation
• Leverage feedback from local field sales teams, colleagues in product and design marketing, and competitor information to innovate new product features
• Design and build components of the product ensuring stability and high availability to achieve both single and multi-tenancy
• Adaptive in a dynamic working environment, very ample learning new technologies, tools, and platformsMinimum Requirements for This Role:
  • 6+ years backend development experience using high level programming languages such as Golang/Java to build scalable systems for enterprise customers
  • 3+ years experience with Unix/Linux development environment
  • 3 + years experience in developing backend applications using microservices/kubernetes and/or serverless technologies
  • Expertise in writing and optimizing complex queries in MySQL/MongoDB/Elasticsearch or similar database technologies
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical fieldPreferred Skills & Experience:
    • Experience in developing/using AI models/agents or machine learning algorithms.
    • Application development experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI
    • Strong understanding of OOP design principles
    • Domain knowledge in networking and or security technologies
    • Have an eye for clean architectural and code design#WeAreCisco#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Ourtechnology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
      When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.Sign up to receive notifications of similar jobs
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