Cisco · 5 days ago
Application Platform Staff Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $264K/yr
6+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect in the AI era. They are seeking a Staff Engineer for the Splunk Observability Application Platform Team to lead the design and implementation of a modern application platform, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring engineering talent.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of shared libraries, components, and microservices to build a modern, highly reliable, secure, and scalable application platform
Influence and contribute to critical decisions on technical architecture and platform design
Collaborate across multiple teams within Cisco to drive platform innovation and ensure seamless integration
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration
Qualification
Required
At least 6 months of hands-on experience effectively leveraging AI coding assistance, with a strong 'AI-first' mindset
3+ years of proven experience delivering large-scale, distributed SaaS solutions
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of software engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
Deep understanding of microservices and distributed application architecture, including when to simplify and seek alternatives
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in Java and the ability to quickly learn new programming languages
Preferred
Experience and knowledge in the observability and monitoring domain
Strong troubleshooting and performance profiling capabilities
A devops automation mindset with a passion for engineering efficiency and process optimization
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Company
Cisco
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