About the Job
Cisco is offering an opportunity for Software Engineers through its FY27 Code with Cisco hiring program. The role is designed for 2027 graduates with a strong foundation in computer science and software engineering who are interested in building technology across networking, security, collaboration, application software, and embedded systems.
Selected candidates may work on software development projects involving networking protocols, application software, embedded and systems development. The role involves designing, developing, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting software while following secure coding practices and software development lifecycle processes.
Depending on the engineering area, candidates may work with technologies such as Python, TCP/IP, routing, switching, cloud application development, operating systems, kernel programming, device drivers, and system-level debugging. Cisco also emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, clean code, testing, performance, and secure software development.
Job Overview
Eligibility Criteria
- The opportunity is open to 2027 graduates only.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 0 years of related experience.
- A strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and software engineering principles is required.
- Candidates should demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies.
- For the Networking Protocols track, candidates should understand TCP/IP networking fundamentals, routing, and switching.
- For the Application Software track, candidates should have knowledge of Python, object-oriented design and programming, application development, and software testing.
- For the Embedded and Systems Development track, candidates should have knowledge of Python, operating systems, system programming, and system-level debugging.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, debugging, communication, and collaboration skills are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for new products, enhancements, and technology platforms.
- Write clean, functional, secure, and well-tested code while following Cisco's software development and secure coding practices.
- Work on small-to-medium software features from technical design through completion with guidance from experienced team members.
- Apply software development lifecycle practices including requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, and acceptance testing.
- Participate in technical design, coding, debugging, testing, troubleshooting, and code reviews throughout the development process.
- Execute tests focused on scale, reliability, and performance while ensuring software is comprehensive and handles relevant use cases.
- Monitor and triage incident reports, participate in postmortems, and potentially contribute to on-call activities when required.
- Collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams, communicate project status and blockers, share technical learnings, and contribute to problem solving.
- Develop software and tools supporting areas such as operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related technologies.
- Continuously learn new technologies, share knowledge with the team, and contribute to improving software quality, security, reliability, and performance.
Skills Required
- Programming & Scripting – Strong programming knowledge with Python and familiarity with software development practices. Programming skills focused on optimization and performance are valuable.
- Computer Science Fundamentals – Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, software engineering, object-oriented programming, operating systems, and software development lifecycle.
- Networking – Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, routers, switches, and network debugging. Knowledge of networking protocols and concepts is particularly relevant for the Networking Protocols track.
- Security – Basic understanding of technologies such as Firewall, IPS/IDS, VPN, Inspection, IPsec, and TLS is an added advantage for networking-focused roles.
- Application Development – Knowledge of object-oriented design and programming, application development, cloud scalability, debugging, and software testing.
- Systems & Embedded Development – Understanding of operating systems, system programming, kernel programming, user space, system space, system-level debugging, with exposure to device drivers or BSPs being an advantage.
- Testing & Debugging – Strong inclination toward comprehensive testing, troubleshooting, debugging, reliability, and ensuring software works correctly across different use cases.
- Professional Skills – Excellent problem-solving, communication, collaboration, self-learning, adaptability, and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with extended engineering teams.
Who Can Apply?
- 2027 graduates who are pursuing or completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree can apply for this opportunity.
- Fresh graduates with 0 years of related experience who have a strong foundation in Computer Science and Software Engineering are eligible.
- Candidates interested in Networking Protocols can apply if they have knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, networking concepts, and Python.
- Candidates interested in Application Software can apply if they have knowledge of Python, object-oriented programming, application development, cloud scalability, and software testing.
- Candidates interested in Embedded and Systems Development can apply if they have knowledge of operating systems, system programming, Python, and system-level debugging.
- Applicants with strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, debugging, communication, collaboration, and continuous-learning skills are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with exposure to open-source projects, mobile application development, device drivers, BSPs, network debugging, security technologies, or development tools may have an additional advantage depending on the engineering track.
Benefits
- Work with experienced engineering teams building technologies across networking, security, collaboration, application software, and embedded systems.
- Gain practical experience in software development, debugging, testing, secure coding, technical design, and software development lifecycle practices.
- Get opportunities to learn and work with technologies that support global connectivity and Cisco's networking and security solutions.
- Collaborate with team members and extended engineering teams while developing strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Build expertise through continuous learning and exposure to different engineering projects, technologies, and development environments.
- Contribute to software features that focus on security, reliability, scalability, performance, and user needs.
- Develop your career alongside technology professionals in a culture that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Explore long-term career opportunities while gaining professional software engineering experience at Cisco.
Estimated Salary
How to Apply
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Visit the Official Cisco Careers Page
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Submit Your Resume
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Complete the Selection Process
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