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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Hybrid, Milpitas, CA - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $167,700.0 - $245,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Cisco WebEx, Cloud Platform System, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Model Validation, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Data Management, Api Design - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/EBBDC557D29A4DE3AF2D9736404E4EC4/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree, combined with 7 years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, combined with 4 years of experience or PhD, combined with 1 year of related experience. * Professional experience in software engineering with a focus on AI/ML and agentic systems. * Experience in deploying AI-powered applications into production environments at scale. * Coding experience in Python or Java, with a background in AI frameworks and LLM orchestration. * Understanding of distributed systems, API design, and cloud-native architectures. * Demonstrated history of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams., * Experience with agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen) and multi-agent orchestration. * Experience integrating AI with streaming/batch data platforms (e.g., Spark, Flink, or vector databases like Pinecone/Milvus). * Experience with fine-tuning, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and LLM observability/evaluation tools. * Experience architecting AI solutions within major cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure). * Experience managing the full lifecycle of mission-critical, high-availability AI platforms. ## Description Our technology powers industry-leading products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future. Your Impact * Design and develop autonomous agents and AI-driven workflows that integrate seamlessly into the Control Hub ecosystem. * Implement scalable solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), vector databases, and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, or similar). * Ensure AI features are production-ready, focusing on latency, cost-efficiency, security, and ethical AI practices. * Establish standards for model evaluation, prompt engineering, and agentic reliability. * Provide high-level technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation in AI and machine learning. * Partner with product management and data science teams to translate business needs into cutting-edge AI solutions. ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) - [Building the platform for providing ML predictions based on real-time player activity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/944-building-the-platform-for-providing-ml-predictions-based-on-real-time-player-activity) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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