• Onsite approximately 3 days a week
• As a Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced solutions in AI, microservices, and relational databases
• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered solutions using microservices and relational databases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and develop solutions
• Ensure security and integrity of AI systems, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and secure coding practices
• Develop microservices using technologies like Python, Node JS, and RESTful Services
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for solutions
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members
• Participate in Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of related experience

Good understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and DevSecOps (CI/CD pipelines) practices and toolsets

• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and hands-on experience with relational databases (Oracle ERP), including design, development, and administration

Strong understanding of AI concepts (Machine learning, Deep learning, NLP) and practical experience implementing AI techniques (Predictive modeling, Text analysis, Image recognition, Sentiment analysis), along with familiarity with AI frameworks and tools

• Experience in developing microservices using technologies such as Angular 2.0, GoLang, Python, Node JS, or RESTful Services

Proficiency in security principles and practices (Data encryption, Authentication, Authorization, Threat modeling, Risk assessment) and secure coding practices, including understanding of security risks in AI systems

• The starting salary range posted for this position is $126,500.00 to $182,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits
• 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 see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks
• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
• Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan

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 0% up to 125% of target

Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid