Data Engineer

The application window is expected to close on:

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

2014986 – Data Engineer (Hybrid)

• The application window is expected to close on: July 6, 2026

• Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• This role is hybrid and will require semi-regular working from the office.

Meet the Team

Join a dynamic team driving innovation in enterprise-scale data engineering and AI solutions that transform insights and analytics for Sales and Renewals. Our team builds robust, scalable data pipelines and services using cutting-edge technologies like SQL (Snowflake, SAP HANA), Java, and Python. We foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, supporting Cisco’s data-driven decision-making and AI maturity across Sales, Customer Success, and Renewal Analytics.

Your Impact

As a Data Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines and AI systems that enable real-time dashboards and actionable insights. You will lead the transformation of ETL workflows with machine learning automation and build multi-agent AI systems to monitor critical metrics. Your work will support scalable, high-performance data storage and retrieval across platforms such as SAP HANA, Snowflake, DBT, and Elastic, advancing Cisco’s innovation in data analytics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or building AI agents.

• Proficiency in SQL (Snowflake, Teradata), Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages.

• Strong understanding of database systems, data modeling, and SQL proficiency.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science, or equivalent with 8+ years of related development experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years.

• 2+ years of experience deploying AI/ML solutions in enterprise production environments.

• Experience with large language models (LLMs), transformer architectures, and AI frameworks.

• Knowledge of LangChain, LangGraph, and AI orchestration platforms.

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in AI/ML or related technical fields.

• Expertise in vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, generative AI, prompt engineering, and model fine-tuning.

• Experience with responsible AI practices, model governance, and enterprise AI ethics.

• Familiarity with multi-agent AI, Snowflake Cortex, and MLOps tools such as Kubeflow.

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 $137,000.00 to $200,500.00 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

• 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$165,000.00 - $277,600.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$146,700.00 - $247,000.00

• For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.