Jobs at Cisco

Positions 15,114

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, Cisco Technologies is the world’s leading networking company. It designs and sells enterprise‑grade routers, switches, security appliances, and cloud‑native software that connect billions of devices across the globe. Cisco’s innovations in SD‑WAN, IoT, and cybersecurity have earned it a reputation for creating the backbone of the modern internet.

Current hiring focuses on software and network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, product managers, sales engineers, and field service technicians. Candidates can expect a data‑driven culture that rewards collaboration, continuous learning, and global mobility. Cisco offers generous professional development budgets, on‑site innovation labs, and a transparent promotion path that spans 15‑year career tracks.

Job Transparency’s open salary data lets you benchmark Cisco’s compensation against peers, spot regional pay differentials, and gauge bonus potential. By viewing employee sentiment ratings, you can assess workplace culture, work‑life balance, and leadership quality before you apply. The platform’s filter tools help you prioritize roles that match your skill set and desired salary range, giving you a clear advantage in a competitive market.

System Level Test Engineer

Company: Cisco

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Cisco offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned electrical engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing a team to develop comprehensive test plans for a wide range of products, including switches, routers, radios, cameras, and IoT devices. The successful candidate will collaborate with Cisco leaders, mentors, and colleagues, working on cutting-edge projects that impact the evolution of the Internet of Things. Cisco values innovation, diversity, and a fun work environment, offering competitive benefits and a chance to make a global impact.

Senior Technical Product Manager, AI Insights (Hybrid)

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 20, 2024

ThousandEyes, a Cisco company, offers a platform for network assurance and full-stack observability. The company is seeking a Senior Product Manager with experience in enterprise/SaaS software products and a focus on large language models (LLM) and natural language inference (NLI) technologies. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to integrate the Cisco AI Assistant into the platform, generating creative ideas, and leading a team to ship product experiences that customers love. The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Business Operations, Engineering (Finance & Talent Ops)

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Cisco Meraki is seeking an experienced Business Operations professional to support finance and talent operations for Software Engineering teams. The role involves partnering with senior staff, operations managers, and others within Operations, Engineering, and other areas on programs and processes that optimize collaboration, streamline processes, and communicate strategy. The ideal candidate will have deep project management experience, strong finance and talent operations experience, and excellent collaboration and communication skills. Cisco Meraki offers a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Director of Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 21, 2024

ThousandEyes, now a part of Cisco Systems, offers an Internet and cloud intelligence platform that provides real-time insights into the Internet and private networks, cloud, and SaaS platforms. The company is seeking a Director of Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure to lead a team of engineers, drive operational excellence, and ensure high levels of system reliability and security. The role involves strategic vision for cloud platforms, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineering talent. Qualifications include deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud technology, SRE principles, and extensive hands-on experience in building and operating cloud infrastructure.

Senior Software Engineer, AIOps

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 22, 2024

ThousandEyes, now part of Cisco, is seeking a Senior Engineer for its AI Ops team. The role involves building a next-generation routing engine for the Internet using Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. The candidate must have 6+ years of software development experience, deep understanding of machine learning systems, and proficiency in crafting machine learning models. Familiarity with frameworks like SKLearn, XGBoost, PyTorch, or Tensorflow is required. The role involves designing and implementing large-scale machine learning pipelines using Java and Python, along with tools like Apache Spark and TensorFlow.

Network Test Engineer Lead

Company: Cisco

Location: South Bay

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Cisco's Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group is leading the development of products for the next generation of networks, focusing on AI/ML workloads and increasing internet users and applications. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software testing, DevOps, automation, and networking, with proficiency in Python, Linux/Unix environments, and networking protocols. The role involves being the technical focal point for test architecture, planning, automation, quality, and performance, collaborating with open-source communities, and working with high-touch customers. Cisco offers a fast-paced work environment, end-to-end product development, and production support, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Senior Software Engineer (Java), Recommendations Platform

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 21, 2024

ThousandEyes, now a part of Cisco, offers an Internet and cloud intelligence platform that provides real-time visibility into the Internet and private networks, cloud, and SaaS platforms. The company aims to help enterprises and service providers identify and resolve issues before they impact business. The role involves building an Open Telemetry platform for sharing telemetry data, integrating with third-party monitoring solutions, and ensuring system operational efficiency. Qualifications include extensive software development experience, expert-level understanding of object-oriented programming languages, strong Computer Science fundamentals, and excellent team collaboration skills.

Lead Software Engineer I (Java), Alerts Platform

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 21, 2024

ThousandEyes, now part of Cisco, offers an Internet and cloud intelligence platform that provides real-time insights into network performance. The Alerts team, a crucial part of this platform, focuses on building a scalable stream processing system to detect anomalies and provide actionable insights. As a lead software engineer, you'll contribute to the real-time data platform, develop anomaly detection algorithms, and construct high-performance microservices. The role requires extensive software development experience, expertise in object-oriented programming languages, and a proven track record in leading software development teams.

Principal Software Engineer - CPU - Acacia

Company: Cisco

Location: Other US Location

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Acacia is seeking a seasoned software engineer with a strong background in telecommunications to join their Software team. The role involves leading the architecture and design of complex optical sub-systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and interfacing with customers. The ideal candidate should have a BS or MS in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, 15+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry, and proficiency in C++, C, and embedded firmware development. Preferred skills include experience with ARM processors, optical transceivers, and high-speed mixed-signal components. Cisco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Senior Software Engineer (C++), Cloud and Enterprise Agents

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Mar 20, 2024

ThousandEyes, now a part of Cisco Systems, offers a real-time network monitoring platform. The company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with C++ experience to develop and manage agent-related technologies. The role involves working with microservices, containers, and back-end distributed systems. Cisco values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Senior Technical Product Manager, Network Assurance Data Platform (Hybrid)

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 20, 2024

The text describes the company ThousandEyes, its mission, and the role of a Senior Product Manager. It highlights the company's unique advantage in providing real-time views of the Internet and private networks, and its ability to help customers solve problems and reduce mean time to resolution. The text also mentions the company's values and its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Product Designer, Assurance

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: Northern America

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Cisco Networking is seeking a Network Assurance Designer with 3-5 years of experience in cross-functional teams. The role involves designing analytics and tools for businesses to maintain operational continuity, optimize network performance, and protect against threats. The ideal candidate should have a strong command of the end-to-end design process, excellent system and interaction design skills, and experience with UX research. Cisco values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Cisco?
Cisco fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment that blends technical rigor with entrepreneurial spirit. Employees frequently cite its global mobility programs, structured mentorship, and emphasis on work‑life balance. The company’s annual innovation challenge gives teams cross‑functional projects that accelerate product development, while its internal learning platform offers certifications for networking, security, and cloud technologies.
What types of positions are available at Cisco?
Cisco’s 645 open roles span engineering (software, network, security), product management, sales, finance, marketing, operations, and support. Common titles include Systems Engineer, Senior Software Developer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Product Marketing Manager, and Field Service Engineer. Many positions emphasize collaboration across multinational teams and offer flexible remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Cisco?
Highlight concrete projects that demonstrate your impact on scalability or security, quantify results, and align them with Cisco’s core domains (IoT, SD‑WAN, cloud). Customize your resume to reflect the job description’s keywords, provide a portfolio of open‑source contributions or internal hackathon wins, and seek internal referrals through Cisco’s alumni network. Demonstrating familiarity with Cisco’s tools (e.g., Cisco Packet Tracer, IOS, NX‑OS) in your interview will further differentiate you.

Other Companies Hiring

© 2026 Job Transparency. All rights reserved.