Software Engineer - Infrastructure & Tooling
Cisco · Milpitas, CA · Product and Engineering
About this role
Cisco is hiring a mid-level Infrastructure Engineer in the software engineering function based in Milpitas, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, Git. Compensation is listed at $152,500–$219,200 per year.
- Role
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Milpitas, CA
- Department
- Product and Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
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Job description
from Cisco careersJob posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Role is hybrid and located in San Jose, CA, must be able to come into the Cisco office 3-4 days a week
Meet the Team
The Data Center Business Unit at Cisco focuses on advancing next‑generation networking technologies that power modern data centers. The team builds and supports innovative Ethernet Switching solutions that enable AI workloads, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructures to operate at scale. Engineers on this team collaborate closely across development, testing, and product teams to support the full software lifecycle—from concept and requirements to validation and delivery. The group is made up of highly collaborative engineers who enjoy solving complex networking challenges in a fast‑paced environment. What makes this team exciting is the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Cisco Nexus switches and the infrastructure that powers large‑scale cloud and AI environments.