The application window has been extended and is expected to close on April 15, 2025. The job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role is remote with strong preference for candidates with proximity to: Atlanta GA, Raleigh NC, Washington DC / Fulton MD, Boston MA, Ann Arbor MI, Austin TX, San Jose CA; or US remote.
Meet the Team
The Cisco threat detection and response engineering team is looking for a strong and collaborative Software Engineer with energy and passion in the security space. You'll be a key player in our engineering efforts to build and grow a cloud-based product that offers supplemental security with MS365 and protects end users from phishing, malware and unwanted spam. You will develop solutions and tests for product features and integrations with a focus on simplicity, ease of use, and overall delight. You will utilize your skills to maximize the value of our product through quality so that we can continuously create, develop, and deliver the best outcomes for our customers.
Your Impact
As a Software Engineer, you will be a core member of a team composed of highly skilled individuals who are comfortable working in dynamic and technically sophisticated environments. This product team is a small, highly performant group that has built this solution from the ground up and continues to grow the product through regular releases. The team is involved in all stages of product life cycle from conception to development, go-to-market, and ongoing support of our customers.
You are a self-motivated, focused and engaged individual who enjoys collaborating in a team-based environment. You want to get to the bottom of things, understand what's going on, and build products that make a difference and leave a lasting impression. You are someone who doesn't give up easily when faced with complex problems and has a strong overall attention for detail.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field of study, with at least 1-year front end web development experience and a total of at least 3 years software development experience
- Experience with JavaScript, including experience with modern libraries such as React
- CSS/SASS and HTML experience, along with prior experience converting design mockups into production-ready code
- Experience ensuring code quality with modular, testable code using related tools like Jest, ESLint, or SonarQube
- Prior experience in building responsive Single Page Applications (SPAs) and integrating with RESTful APIs
Preferred Qualifications - Strong experience with Redux and Next.js
- Familiarity with fundamental design principles and best practices in user experience (UX)
- Experience with DevOps practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and Infrastructure as Code
- Proven experience working in small, highly skilled teams that follow Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience collaborating cross-functionally with product and design teams
- Familiarity with secure coding practices and standards
- A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with the latest technology trends
- Passion for attention to detail
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Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.