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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,100.0 - $282,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, HTML5, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Responsive Web Design, Secure Coding, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Client Side Scripting, ReactJS, Backend, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dfea68daf21e5362 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and 7+ years or Master's and 4+ years, or PhD and2+ years of relevant software engineering experience. * 5+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python or Java or C/C++ * 3+ years of experience with client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks (such as React) including front-end technologies (such as HTML5/CSS3 or Responsive Design) * 5+ years of experience with data structures, algorithms, and RESTful APIs. * 3+ years of experience building scalable, distributed web applications using open source or proprietary technologies. Preferred Qualifications * Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and solve a wide range of technical challenges. * Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and understanding of CI/CD technologies. * Knowledge and Experience with secure coding practices. * Familiarity with orchestration and cloud technologies like Kubernetes (k8s), Kinesis, and Kafka. * Familiarity with SIEM or information security is highly preferred. ## Description This is a High Visibility role with significant impact to the organization. Your work will directly influence how security is implemented across industries, helping customers transition securely to the cloud while supporting hybrid and on-prem needs. Feature Ownership: Take full ownership of the design, development, and delivery of core backend features within the Splunk Enterprise Security ecosystem, ensuring high-quality, scalable code. Project Delivery: Drive the technical execution of major features, from initial design through to deployment, utilizing microservices, RESTful/gRPC APIs, and advanced Splunk app development. Technical Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve complex technical hurdles in data orchestration, API design, distributed systems, and AI/ML model integration. Engineering Excellence: to driveguidelinesd, including secure coding standards, comprehensive automated testing, and the maintenance of reliable CI/CD pipelines. Mentorship& Collaboration: Provide technical guidance and code reviews to team members, sharing expertise in backend architecture, agentic frameworks, and cloud-native patterns. 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