Software Engineer - C++, Authentication Team

<h2 style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Meet the Team</span></b></span></h2><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252">The Platform Identity builds the secure foundation that enables millions of users to access the Splunk and Cisco ecosystem seamlessly and safely. Our mission is to deliver a centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that is scalable, resilient, and intelligent. We are a highly collaborative engineering group working across product, security, and infrastructure teams to unify identity across the entire portfolio. If you’re inspired by large-scale engineering challenges and shaping the future of secure user experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.</span></p><br /><h2 style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Your Impact</span></b></span></h2><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252">As a Software Engineer on the Platform Identity, you will design, build, and operate the core identity services that power authentication, authorization, and user lifecycle management across Splunk and Cisco products. You will architect scalable and secure APIs, unify identity systems, and serve as a subject matter expert on modern identity protocols. Your work will directly strengthen platform security, improve customer trust, and influence our long-term identity strategy. You will also explore opportunities to use AI/ML to increase automation and enhance identity protection. Success in this role means delivering reliable services, driving technical excellence, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ship impactful solutions.</span></p><br /><h2 style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Minimum Qualifications</span></b></span></h2><ul><li><span style="color:#525252">Significant professional experience in software engineering delivering scalable, production-grade services.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Hands-on expertise with identity protocols such as SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and OAuth 2.0.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Experience designing and implementing authorization models (RBAC, ABAC).</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Strong programming skills in C++ OR/AND Go.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Experience building secure, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems.</span></li></ul><h2 style="color:!important"></h2><h2 style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Preferred Qualifications</span></b></span></h2><ul><li><span style="color:#525252">Experience applying AI/ML techniques in the identity, security, or platform engineering space.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Familiarity with cloud provider IAM services (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud Identity).</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Knowledge of directory services such as LDAP or Active Directory.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Contributions to open-source IAM projects or communities.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to partner with product, security, and engineering teams.</span></li></ul><p></p><h1>Why Cisco? </h1><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. </p><p></p>