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Our hardworking team members are lively programming magic across the globe on teams such as Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security and Trust, etc.
You would play a crucial role in driving next-gen software innovations including cloud, mobile, desktop or security spaces. On any of these teams, you'll get hands-on experience working with applications that make technology accessible no matter what device they're on. As a software developer on our team, you will be the driving force behind crafting user-friendly, reliable software and tools that support critical technology platforms such as operating systems, networks, and databases. You will balance growing our software capabilities with hardware compatibility considerations and have the chance to influence develop decisions. We offer diverse opportunities across Applications Development, Database Development, Embedded Networking and OS Development, IT, Security, Test & Quality, and Web Services. Driven and resourceful, you excel at managing your time efficiently, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. Join us to apply your problem-solving skills and contribute to innovative software solutions that make a significant impact.
A Master's degree with 0 years of work experience ; A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience.
Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C/C++, Python, or Java, with evidence of recent (within the 12 months) coursework, projects,



or work experience.
Experience in quality assurance (QA), testing, and/or debugging in an academic, project-based, or work related setting.
Knowledge of Linux, networking concepts, operating system fundamentals, embedded development, and/or machine learning
Experience with databases, web application development, and web services
Knowledge of computer networking and/or cybersecurity
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
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.
Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.



Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next
- For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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📌 Software Development Engineer (Full Time) (Ottawa)
🏢 Cisco Systems
📍 Ottawa