Software Engineer, Backend

Cisco

Backend Software Engineer building C++ services for Cisco Meraki’s petabyte-scale telemetry infrastructure. Scaling reliable, observable data platforms powering Meraki Dashboard and Cisco’s analytics ecosystem.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $222,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining scalable, distributed enterprise software solutions, with a strong focus on C++ development, CI/CD implementation, and data pipeline infrastructure. Proficient in collaborating across teams to meet data requirements and enhance software reliability and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C++ DevelopmentCI/CD ImplementationContainerization and KubernetesSQL Database DesignDistributed Systems Troubleshooting

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

C++11 or Newer StandardsSQLPostgreSQLMySQLAutomated Testing FrameworksRustScalaPythonOpenTelemetryPrometheus

Tools & Technologies

GitLabGitHubKubernetesLaunchDarklyGrafana

Industry Keywords

Telemetry-Recording ServicesTelemetry-Consuming ServicesAgile EnvironmentScrumKanban

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Distributed SystemsGrafanaKubernetesLinuxMySQLPostgresPrometheusPythonRustScalaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, ship, analyze, and maintain scalable, distributed enterprise software solutions supporting telemetry-recording and telemetry-consuming services
Build and maintain backend components using C++ in a Linux environment
Improve reliability, performance, scalability, testability, maintainability, observability, and developer experience
Collaborate with groups across Cisco to understand internal and customer data requirements
Develop, scale, and maintain platforms and services supporting Cisco services, data platforms, and Meraki Dashboard
Build infrastructure and data pipelines that support data-driven decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience analyzing, scaling, troubleshooting, and debugging distributed systems
Experience developing software using C++11 or newer standards
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or GitHub
Experience deploying applications using containerization and Kubernetes
Experience designing and querying relational databases using SQL, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
Experience using automated testing frameworks in the software development lifecycle
Experience using LLM-based coding assistants within the software development lifecycle
Programming experience in Rust, Scala, or Python preferred
Experience with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, or Grafana preferred
Experience with LaunchDarkly or similar feature flagging tools preferred
Experience maintaining database software preferred
Experience or willingness to work in an agile environment such as Scrum or Kanban preferred
Ability to comment on the difference between prompt engineering, context engineering, and agentic engineering preferred

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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment and vesting requirements
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 for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees, subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies