Software Engineer – Cross Domain Automation (CDA)

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  • Location:
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    89600 CAD - 122800 CAD
  • Job Type
    Early in Career
  • Technology Interest
    Networking, Software Development
  • Job Id
    1446410
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Software Engineer – Cross Domain Automation (CDA)  

Application window is expected to close on 7/8/2025. 

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. Simply put – we power the future.  

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.  

Who You’ll Work With  
As a member of the Cross Domain Automation (CDA) team, you will work alongside experienced and supportive engineers to develop a cloud-native, multi-tenant platform that helps service providers and enterprises deliver AI-enabled Managed Services efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to learn and grow while contributing to ground breaking projects in the networking and automation space.  

What You’ll Do  
As an entry-level software engineer on the CDA team, you will:  
  • Develop tools that enable customers to configure and monitor network devices globally.  
  • Collaborate with firmware engineers to design and implement new core product features.  
  • Work with product managers and UX designers to create intuitive and powerful workflows that solve critical problems for IT professionals worldwide.  
  • Contribute to high-impact technology projects while learning how to tackle complex scalability challenges.  
  • Write production-quality code to support both the frontend and backend of our applications.  
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and develop rich user interfaces using technologies like React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.  
  • Participate in maintaining the stability of our product with a focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience.  
  • Continuously improve development processes by learning and applying engineering best practices.  
  • Share your knowledge with teammates and contribute to a culture of collaboration and growth.  

You Are an Ideal Candidate If You:  
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.  
  • Have 0–3 years of relevant experience  
  • Are comfortable with at least one programming language or framework, such as Python, Go, JavaScript, React, or Ruby on Rails.  
  • Have foundational knowledge of backend and frontend development concepts, such as REST APIs, database design, and user interface design.  
  • Are eager to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and firmware engineers.  
  • Are excited to solve open-ended problems and work across the software development stack.  
  • Are customer-focused and passionate about building products that solve real-world problems.  
  • Have an interest in learning about networking, cloud-based infrastructure, or scalable application design.  
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):  
  • Experience with cloud technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS from coursework, internships, or personal projects.  
  • Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and designing efficient data models.  
  • Exposure to customer-centric design principles, either through projects or academic work.  
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.  
  • A demonstrated interest in networking or cloud-based infrastructure through coursework or personal research.  

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. 

 


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.

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