Software Engineer (Remote)

Cisco is hiring a Software Engineer (Remote) in Indianapolis.

The application window is expected to close on: 07/28/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team We are a centralized group of architects, developers, engineers and project/program managers that specialize in building and delivering cryptographic key and certificate management capabilities to the company, as well as enabling the business to deliver enhanced services to Cisco's customers. From SSL to anti-counterfeit to software-signing to information rights management to product licensing, this group of

Responsibilities

The Cryptographic Services team is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to work on our team, providing development and support for custom applications behind Cisco's growing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic services. As a member of our team you will develop and support various cryptographic applications for critical business functions across the company. We work with a wide variety of internal Cisco teams needing key management, certificate authority, software signing, and other cryptographic services. We are responsible for updating existing applications to meet new business requirements. We are looking for candidates who can help us transition from a legacy Development to Production processes to a full DevOps operating model. You will work with other developers and Information Security Engineers to provide code reviews, assist in application testing (quality and security), and could be called on to provide after-hours application support.

Requirements

• Experience working in a SCRUM Agile workflow.

• Experience with Programming and Debugging skills in Python

• Experience with Ansible and CI/CD build pipeline automation (Jenkins, Github, GitLab)

• Experience integrating with and developing RESTful web services

• Experience with Linux in a variety of distributions

• Experience with asymmetric and symmetric cryptography (RSA, ECC, AES, etc)

Preferred qualifications

• Good understanding and ability to use system scripting languages (bash, sh, etc)

• Knowledge of PKI uses for device and application authentication

• Experience with crypto libraries like openSSL, Bouncy Castle, etc.

• Knowledge of common web attacks (CSRF, SQL Injection, Javascript injection, etc) and knowledge of how they are mitigated

• Provide application-specific knowledge transfer, training, & documentation

• Experience using AI to enhance your productivity (WindSurf, Copilot, Cursor)

Why Cisco? 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. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $100,100.00 to $133,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.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.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

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