Software Engineering – Kubernetes Platform (Openshift / Anthos) (8+ Years) - Cisco Systems, Inc.

What You'll Do

You will be a member of a Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Automation (IPA) software engineering team that develops tools and integrations for a portfolio of cloud infrastructure services running Cisco’s critical business services. Our team is seeking a software engineer with extensive experience in enterprise-level software development, to join a dynamic and agile team of hardworking engineers developing platform automation and tools that support cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will spearhead the creation, evolution, and upkeep of container-driven solutions, demonstrating AI and machine learning for enhanced reliability, scalability, and efficiency in container orchestration.

Responsibilities Include

• Collaborate with other core services team members to define roadmaps, write clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria, design, and build solutions
• Design, implement, and optimize AL, ML-driven data-driven solutions demonstrating Kubernetes container platform, combining engineering expertise with data science methodologies to drive insights and innovation in infrastructure management.
• Develop and deliver software required for building & improving the functionality, reliability, availability, and manageability of applications and cloud platforms using a DevOps model
• Collaborate with partner teams to integrate their offerings into the overall Kubernetes platform
• Design and develop microservices and APIs in a cloud-native model in conjunction with other team members
• Ensure the quality, performance, robustness, and scalability of the services you implement
• Automate the development, testing, and deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Docker containers, OpenShift Kubernetes, Anthos)
• Work closely with the technical team and architects to conceptualize, design, and deliver AI and machine learning-based solutions for clients
• Champion and drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and attitude

Who You'll Work With

Cisco is redefining its platforms to run the next generation of cloud-native and multi-cloud services. This role offers a superb opportunity to work with a team to transform how infrastructure platforms are developed and led with full software automation. This team is responsible for developing tools and platforms, including AI and machine learning solutions, for users to procure and lead cloud infrastructure. While we work closely with infrastructure, solving problems through software development is at our core.

Who You Are

You are an excellent Software Engineer with software design, development, deployment experience and expertise in building AI, ML and Data Science based solutions. You have a solid background in and understanding of software systems with strong programming experience with the ability to work closely with the rest of the Engineering team from the early stages of design all the way through identifying and resolving production issues. You’re passionate about this role and also believe that automation is key to operating large­ scale systems. You’re flexible and willing to learn new things in a fast-paced environment. You are enthusiastic about exploring new frontiers in AI and machine learning, eager to collaborate with the team and architects to design and deliver innovative solutions for clients in this emerging field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent years of experience
• 5+ years of solid hands-on software development experience with a focus on continuous delivery and deployment, enterprise application development, and cloud automation
• Experience working in AI, ML and Data Science projects or offerings
• Technical expertise in leading the OpenShift container platform and Google Anthos platform with a customer-centric focus

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds CKA/CKAD with expertise in GKE and EKS; drives hybrid cloud architectures.
• Skilled in GoLang/Python; experienced in AI/ML, microservices, and containerized cloud applications.
• Familiar with GitOps, Terraform, Ansible; consistent record in SDLC, TDD, CI/CD.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; agile and results-oriented.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco