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Cisco

Software Engineer - 5 to 8yrs - Java, CI/CD, Cloud Deployments

AI in this role

Develop cloud-native security identity and access frameworks using Java or Go, leveraging AI coding assistants for design and testing.

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Meet the team

Cisco is redefining the landscape of industrial security. Within the Cyber Vision team, we provide critical visibility into OT (Operational Technology) and IoT assets, enabling security and operations teams to detect threats and ensure compliance across complex industrial environments. We are looking for a software engineer to build the future of our cloud-native security identity and access frameworks. You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between industrial operations and cloud-scale security.

Your impact

* Develop, validate, and automate the implementation of Cyber Vision’s integration into unified access framework, ensuring a secure and scalable experience.

* Implement robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions that meet enterprise-grade security standards.

* Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Security Architecture, and Cloud Platform teams, to deliver customer-centric solutions.

* Deliver features on time with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer value.

Minimum qualifications

* At least 5-8 years of experience in developing and maintaining enterprise grade applications.

* Strong experience in Java or GO. 

* Adept in using AI tools like Copilot/Cursor/Codex/Windsurf etc., in design/development and testing. 

* Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and a good understanding of micro services architecture and associated principles. 


Preferred qualifications

* Prior experience or understanding of networking and cybersecurity domains.

* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern quality assurance methodologies.

* Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native deployment patterns.

* Proficiency in using Python or other scripting languages for operational tooling and automation.



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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How we rate this

Software Engineer - 5 to 8yrs - Java, CI/CD, Cloud Deployments at Cisco rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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