Job Overview

Cisco is hiring a Software Engineer for a full-time hybrid position based in Hyderabad or Bangalore, India. The role is designed for candidates with a bachelor's degree and no previous professional experience, with an emphasis on building technical expertise in front-end technologies and creating intuitive user experiences.

The engineer will contribute to software development across coding, testing, debugging, technical documentation, and customer-focused product improvements. The role also provides exposure to software development lifecycle practices and agile engineering methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software using Cisco Design Thinking principles with a focus on simplification and user experience.
• Apply secure coding practices and follow established software development best practices.
• Work with design and product management teams to help create solutions that meet customer needs.
• Create technical design documentation for the engineering team and contribute to user documentation.
• Debug software issues during development and in production environments to support customers.
• Bring forward ideas that can support product innovation and improvements to software development processes.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and relevant updates to the team.
• Share experience and technical knowledge with colleagues and collaborate effectively within the team.
• Contribute to small projects and implement small features primarily involving coding and testing.
• Analyze user requirements and work with team members to understand their impact on technical design.
• Write correct code with guidance and support test-code refinement during testing and debugging.
• Assist with tests related to software scaling, reliability, and development velocity.
• Support senior team members with troubleshooting and debugging activities.
• Build proficiency in a significant area of the codebase while developing a high-level understanding of related components.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years of previous experience.
• Basic knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts within a technical discipline.
• Exposure to current technologies through coursework or internship experience.
• Strong interest in developing technical expertise in front-end technologies.
• Interest in building intuitive and effective user experiences for customers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to shared engineering goals.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on exposure to React and JavaScript.
• Experience using Figma to review design mockups and implement interfaces accurately.

Technologies & Engineering Practices

• React – Preferred front-end technology experience for building customer-facing interfaces.
• JavaScript – Preferred programming language experience for front-end development.
• Figma – Used to review design mockups and translate visual designs into implementation.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – The role provides exposure to requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and related development activities.
• Agile – The position involves agile engineering practices and collaborative software development.

Education & Experience

The minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree. Cisco specifies 0 years of previous experience and notes that candidates may have exposure to current technologies through coursework or internships.

The position is suitable for candidates beginning their software engineering careers who want to develop front-end engineering expertise and gain experience with software development practices.

Work Mode & Location

This is a hybrid, full-time role with locations listed in Hyderabad, India and Bangalore, India.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is intended for bachelor's degree candidates at the beginning of their software engineering careers. Candidates with a strong interest in front-end technologies, intuitive user experiences, coding, testing, debugging, and collaborative product development are aligned with the role.

Exposure to React, JavaScript, and Figma is preferred. Candidates should also be comfortable learning software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices while working with experienced team members.

How to Apply

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