Software Consulting Engineer

<p>Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.</p>Job Description<p><b>Meet the Team</b> <br> </p><p>CX is a team of outstanding technical guides whose #1 focus is to deliver a premier customer experience. We help take on the toughest business challenges with network-centric solutions that accelerate customer and partner success and dedication. Our success is validated through outstanding financial results, growing customer happiness metrics, industry recognition, and employee happiness scores.<br> </p><p><b>Your Impact</b> </p><ul><li><p>Act as a key individual contributor to drive optimization, technology design, and implementation, directly accelerating customer business outcomes.</p></li><li><p>Assist customers with the end-to-end development, deployment, and integration of complex Cisco technologies and systems.</p></li><li><p>Build and utilize labs to validate solutions and resolve sophisticated compatibility issues.</p></li><li><p>Partner with internal and external resources to jointly deliver high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), and implementation plans.</p></li><li><p>Utilize specialized software skills to configure and deploy Cisco solutions while maintaining strict alignment with company policies and Professional Services goals.</p></li><li><p>Enjoy the excitement of shaping customer architecture and solving complex technical challenges while working in a collaborative, project-focused environment. <br> </p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech./BSC) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with 2+ years of professional experience in software development or technical consulting.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in programming using Java or Python.</p></li><li><p>Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix and networking fundamentals</p></li><li><p>Experience with software development lifecycles, including version control and debugging.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of Data Structures & Algorithms, Database management and API design (RESTful services).<br> </p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools.</p></li></ul><p>·       Well versed at software programmability, automation, orchestration and/or virtualization </p><ul><li><p>Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p><b>#WeAreCisco</b> (<i>This is the Standard and cannot be changed</i>)</p><p>#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. </p><p>Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. </p><p>We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! </p><p>Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!  </p><h1>Why Cisco? </h1><p>At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.</p><p>Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. </p><p>We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. </p>

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