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Principal Software Engineer

Cisco · Milpitas, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.

About the role

You will serve as a Principal Software Engineer within Cisco's cloud security business group, collaborating across multiple fast-paced teams to design, develop, and deliver scalable, supportable, and maintainable production-quality applications! Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in a technical leadership role and architecture
  • 10+ years experience in development in AWS cloud or similar and proficiency in Python, Go or Java
  • Experience in distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, APIs, micro-services architecture, data platforms, multi-tenant services, and production operations
  • Experience building agentic systems and leveraging AI to improve productivity across the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 01/24/2027

Cisco Secure Access is cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE) solution, grounded in zero trust, gives users an exceptional user experience and protected access from any device too anywhere. Cisco Secure Access enforces security policies such as access control, threat protection and data security using ZTNA, SWG, DNS, CASB and FWaaS. As a team member, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing seamless and secure access to applications and resources, and protecting organizations from diverse cyber threats. Join the Cisco Secure Access team, where innovation meets cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

You will serve as a Principal Software Engineer within Cisco's cloud security business group, collaborating across multiple fast-paced teams to design, develop, and deliver scalable, supportable, and maintainable production-quality applications! Your responsibilities include building new capabilities to the products as well as and improving existing processes and architecture, developing, partnering with internal and external teams to understand business and technical requirements and documenting...

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