Software Engineer

Cisco · Durham, North Carolina, North Carolina · $151,600.00 - $222,400.00 Join Splunk, a team within Cisco, and help shape the future of machine data. We're driven by a bold vision: to make machine data accessible, usable, and valuable to everyone. As a Software Engineer, you will own features end-to-end across the complete software development lifecycle, including AI, spanning requirements gathering, technical design, implementation, testing, automation, deployment, and ongoing operational ownership in production. Your responsibilities will include: Translating customer and business needs into clear technical solutions Designing, building, and maintaining highly scalable, distributed systems Identifying and resolving pre-production bottlenecks and production issues Partnering closely with product managers, SREs, and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes Participating in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure reliability and customer trust Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement The minimum qualifications for this role are: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Go, Python, or Java 5+ years of experience in the design and implementation of distributed systems Preferred qualifications include: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, container ecosystems, and microservices-based architectures Experience working with public cloud providers, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Experience with debugging, troubleshooting, and observability and diagnostic tools In terms of compensation, the starting salary range for this position is $151,600.00 to $222,400.00, and benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, and more.