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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.

Senior Software Engineer(Java), BGP(Hybrid)

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2023

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. That’s cool. We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Once performance exceeds 100% quota attainment, incentive rates may increase up to five times the standard rate with no cap on incentive compensation. Don’t care. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco pays at the standard rate of 1% of incentive target for each 1% revenue attainment against the quota up to 100%. Many of us are.

Lead Security Architect (Remote)

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: Remote

Posted Jun 22, 2023

None Found

Instructional Designer, Support

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: Remote

Posted Jun 21, 2023

None Found

Senior Software Engineer(C++), BGP(Hybrid)

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2023

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. That’s cool. We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Once performance exceeds 100% quota attainment, incentive rates may increase up to five times the standard rate with no cap on incentive compensation. Don’t care. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco pays at the standard rate of 1% of incentive target for each 1% revenue attainment against the quota up to 100%. Many of us are.

Senior Software Engineering Manager, IoT - Sensors

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2023

None Found

Lead, Technical Program Manager, IOT

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: Remote

Posted Jun 23, 2023

None Found

Sr. Hardware Design Engineer, Quality & Sustaining

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 23, 2023

None Found

Lead Data Scientist

Company: Cisco Meraki

Location: Remote

Posted Jun 22, 2023

None Found

Head of Design

Company: ThousandEyes (part of Cisco)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 22, 2023

None Found

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.

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