Platform Software Engineer - Go, Kubernetes

Meet the Team 

Our team is engineering a next-generation platform infrastructure to enable agentic, closed-loop network automation and orchestration for service providers and large enterprise networks. You will play a crucial role in driving and building the Kubernetes (K8s) infrastructure that powers our next-generation software solutions. On our team, you will gain hands-on experience building robust, highly scalable, and reliable distributed systems that make modern infrastructure seamless and efficient. See what becomes possible when deep technical expertise meets innovation, as we architect the resilient solutions that transform how we work, live, learn, and play. 

Your Impact 

As a software developer on our team, you will be a driving force behind crafting user-friendly, reliable software and tools for our next-generation SaaS platform infrastructure. You will balance expanding our software capabilities with hardware compatibility considerations while having the opportunity to influence key development decisions. We offer diverse opportunities across Development, Security, and Test & Quality. You are a collaborative communicator with strong organizational skills and a passion for solving sophisticated challenges. Driven and resourceful, you excel at managing your time, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. Join us to apply your problem-solving skills and contribute to innovative software solutions that make a significant impact. 

Responsibilities May Include:

• Platform Engineering: Design, implement, and scale multi-region Kubernetes clusters across private and public cloud infrastructure.
• Automation & CI/CD: Build robust automation pipelines and tooling for cluster provisioning, upgrades, patching, and configuration management.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce strict security baselines and vulnerability management across all container environments.
• Technical Leadership: Participate in technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions that shape the future of our next-generation infrastructure.
• AI & Agent Development: Design and deploy AI agents to automate complex platform workflows and decision-making processes.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of professional work experience.
• Strong grasp of software development fundamentals.
• Proficiency in coding, testing, and debugging.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience designing and delivering complex software solutions.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, or Java.
• Experience building, operating, or extending Kubernetes-based platforms or distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proficiency in Linux, networking fundamentals, and operating system principles.
• Experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL, web application development, and distributed system design.
• Programming expertise in Go, Java, or Python, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and open-source.
• Solid understanding of software design, algorithms, and clean coding practices.
• Experience using AI-powered tools to enhance development efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Familiarity with computer networking and cybersecurity best practices.
• Practical knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.

Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

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