# Principal Software Engineer at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Milpitas, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Milpitas-California-US/Principal-Software-Engineer_2021696?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-principal-software-engineer-2/

## 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)


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-principal-software-engineer-2/
