About Company
Cisco is searching for early-career Software Engineers (1–3 years of experience) to join their Product and Engineering team in Bangalore. This role is built on the Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles,’ meaning you won’t just be writing code in a vacuum—you will be focusing on simplification and the end-user experience (UX) at the core of every solution. As a hybrid role, it offers the perfect balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility within one of the world’s most influential technology hubs.
Job Details
| Role: | Software Engineer |
| Salary: | UP to ₹16 LPA* |
| Location: | Bangalore |
| Job Type: | fulltime |
| Posted Date: | 26/02/2026 |
| Application Deadline: | Apply Soon |
Job Description
The Software Engineer role at Cisco Bangalore is a “Foundation Builder” position. Cisco is moving heavily into the AI era, shifting from pure hardware to software-defined networking and security. In this role, you aren’t just a “coder”; you are a “User Advocate.” By following Design Thinking, you ensure that Cisco’s massive, complex infrastructure feels simple and intuitive to the person using the dashboard.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 1 to 3 years of previous software engineering experience (including internships).
- Technical Depth: Basic knowledge of fundamental theories, principles, and concepts within software engineering.
- Preferred Qualities:
- Exposure to Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in at least one large area of a codebase (e.g., specific services or pillars).
- Familiarity with current technologies like Cloud-native development, AI-integrated systems, or advanced security protocols.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborative Development: Work within an Agile framework to analyze user requirements and translate them into technical design features.
- Coding & Testing: Write clean, secure code and support the refining/rewriting of test code to ensure high reliability and velocity.
- Security First: Apply secure coding principles to ensure user privacy and protection across Cisco’s digital footprint.
- Documentation: Create technical design documentation for the engineering team and contribute to user-facing manuals.
- Troubleshooting: Support senior team members in debugging complex issues in both development and production environments.
- Knowledge Sharing: Actively participate in team discussions, sharing your experiences to help improve software development processes.
How to Apply?
Role Summary
The Software Engineer role at Cisco Bangalore is a “Foundation Builder” position. Cisco is moving heavily into the AI era, shifting from pure hardware to software-defined networking and security. In this role, you aren’t just a “coder”; you are a “User Advocate.” By following Design Thinking, you ensure that Cisco’s massive, complex infrastructure feels simple and intuitive to the person using the dashboard.
Company Culture & Insights
Cisco is consistently ranked as one of the “World’s Best Workplaces.” The culture is defined by empathy and fearless innovation. Unlike high-pressure “churn” environments, Cisco emphasizes a long-term career. They value “doers” who are willing to experiment. In the Bangalore office, expect a multicultural environment where senior engineers are encouraged to mentor juniors, and “Design Thinking” workshops are a regular part of the workflow.
Why We Recommend This Job
- The “Cisco Pedigree”: Starting your career at Cisco provides instant global credibility. It is a “Gold Standard” brand on any resume.
- Full-Stack Exposure: Even if you focus on backend, the requirement to understand “Design Thinking” and “UX” gives you a more holistic engineering perspective than standard developer roles.
- Security Expertise: Cisco is a security giant. Learning “Secure Coding Practices” here will make you a highly valuable asset in a world where data privacy is paramount.
Career Growth Potential
Cisco has one of the most structured internal mobility programs in the tech industry:
Product Management: Because of the focus on “Design Thinking” and “User Requirements,” many Cisco engineers successfully transition into Product roles.
Senior Software Engineer: Taking ownership of larger features and mentoring new associates.
Technical Lead / Architect: Designing the high-level components of Cisco’s vast networking and security pillars.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Category
Skills & Competencies
Technical
Secure Coding, Unit/Acceptance Testing, Agile Methodologies, API Design.
Process
CI/CD Pipelines, High-Level System Architecture, Documentation.
Soft Skills
Design Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, UX Empathy.
Salary & Benefits Info
- Estimated Salary: For 1–3 years of experience, the Total Compensation (TC) at Cisco Bangalore typically ranges from ₹14,00,000 to ₹22,00,000 per annum, depending on the specific business unit (e.g., Security vs. Networking).
- Benefits: * Hybrid Work: Flexible schedule with in-office collaboration.
- Well-being: Comprehensive health insurance and mental health support.
- Learning: Access to “Cisco Learning Network” for certifications and new technology training.
Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- Secure Coding: “What are the most common security vulnerabilities you look for during a code review (e.g., SQL Injection, XSS)?”
- Agile/Testing: “Explain the difference between Unit Testing and Acceptance Testing. How do you ensure your tests scale as the feature grows?”
- Code Maintenance: “How do you handle ‘technical debt’ when you are tasked with adding a new feature to an existing, complex codebase?”
- Networking Basics: “Since we are Cisco, can you explain the lifecycle of a packet from the user’s browser to our application server?”
Behavioral & Culture Questions
- Empathy in Engineering: “Tell me about a time you had to simplify a complex technical feature for a non-technical user. How did you approach it?”
- Collaboration: “Describe a situation where you and a team member disagreed on a technical design. How did you reach a resolution?”
- Design Thinking: “If a client requirements document is vague, how do you go about gathering the necessary information to start your design?”