Senior Software Engineer

Benefits

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Verification

Not verified checked Jun 13, 2026

Salary

$165K-$241K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

74% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Hybrid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

2 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

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Deadline

Jun 22, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior Software Engineer San Jose, California, US The application window is expected to close on: 06/22/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This is a hybrid position requiring employees to work onsite at Cisco's San Jose office at least 2-3 days per week. Meet the Team The Infrastructure Engineering (IE) group is at the forefront of building the software platforms that power some of the largest networks in the world. The networking industry is undergoing a major transformation as next-generation infrastructure is developed to support rapidly growing AI/ML workloads and the ever-increasing number of internet users, applications, and services. Our team plays a key role in this evolution by designing innovative systems that combine distributed software architectures with advanced silicon capabilities. We leverage open-source technologies and modern development frameworks to build scalable platforms that push the boundaries of networking systems and silicon architecture. You will work alongside engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and building large-scale distributed systems. The team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where engineers take ownership across the full product lifecycle - from development and testing through production support. Your Impact Join the Infrastructure Engineering team as a Software Engineer and help redefine how networking problems are solved. You will develop innovative software for next-generation networking platforms and create AI-powered systems that can reason about, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure challenges. This is an opportunity to work at

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