Software Engineer, Infrastructure Automation

Cisco

Software Engineer developing scalable control planes and automated infrastructure workflows at Cisco. Collaborating with teams for technical solutions and leading projects from design to completion.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeRTP • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,500 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in Python for backend development, with expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Demonstrates strong capabilities in debugging, technical documentation, and leading software features from design to completion.

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Python DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)TerraformAnsibleCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDebuggingUnit TestingRESTful APIsMicroservices ArchitectureDistributed SystemsCloud InfrastructureVirtualization PlatformsGit-based Source ControlAutomation Frameworks

Soft Skills

Technical SupportGuidance

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAnsibleArgo Workflows/CDOpenStackVMwareKubernetes

Industry Keywords

Design Thinking PrinciplesControl PlanesSoftware Development Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesMicroservicesOpenStackPythonTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’
Create technical design documentation and user documentation
Debug and address software issues during development and in production systems
Write functional, clean code and unit tests for scalable control planes
Lead small-to-medium features from design to completion
Perform coding, debugging, and troubleshooting in production environments
Work independently to execute the defined software engineering roadmap
Provide technical support and guidance for enterprise automation tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in software engineering
Proficiency in Python for developing backend services, APIs and automation frameworks
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Argo Workflows/CD
Experience with cloud infrastructure and virtualization platforms, such as OpenStack, VMware, or Kubernetes
Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based source control, and modern software development practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off