PhD Software Engineer

About Cisco

Cisco is an American technology company, operating worldwide, that is best known for its computer networking products. As a company that sold its products mostly to other businesses, Cisco did not become a household name, but in the second decade of the 21st century, it was one of the largest corporations in the United States. Cisco helps seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the unconnected. An integral part of its DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships, working together to identify customers' needs and provide solutions that fuel their success.

Your Role

• You’ll develop software and tools in support of many high-impact technology platforms such as operating systems, networks, databases, and more. 
• You'll play a crucial role in driving next-gen software innovations including cloud, mobile, desktop, or security spaces. 

Training, Development & Rotations 

Career development programs are a strategic priority because it enables Cisco to retain top talent and recruit the sorts of people who can help the company stay competitive and move forward with its plans for transformative global networking. Cisco’s My Learning Network offers online education for all employees that is mapped to professional skills and job roles. Classes and information target new managers, manager development, people development, business essentials, and compliance issues such as equal opportunity employment. As a result, Cisco employees receive a consistent training experience and can take full advantage of Cisco’s investment in learning regardless of their job or location. 

Salary & Benefits

Your financial wellness matters. Cisco wants to help you plan for the future, protect the people you love, and make the right financial decisions for you. Cisco goes beyond the usual benefits and perks such as employee discount programs, flexible work practices, a fun fund for team bonding, mind training for creativity and focus, employee resource organizations, medical coverage plan, housing assistance, and generous paid time off and holidays. Cisco offers competitive compensation that ranges from approximately $137,900 to $203,100 per year. The salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire salaries in U.S. locations. 

Career Progression

One way Cisco can maintain a leading position in the industry and respond quickly to market opportunities is to connect the best talent to the right opportunities. Cisco's Career Path Job Search allows its employees to use a global database of open positions and career opportunities to match job openings with their resumes, helping them to spot hidden opportunities. Career Path’s job agent feature allows employees to select and store criteria relevant to their career interests, then receive email notifications when career opportunities match their criteria.

Work-Life Balance

Cisco intentionally cultivates an inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and innovate, and Cisco can win. That’s why over 30,000 of its employees around the globe participate in Inclusive Communities - 28 Employee Resource Groups where employees encourage each other to network, develop leadership skills, serve as change agents, and learn to be informed allies to various cultures and perspectives. Allies are welcome in all of these spaces. 96% of employees at Cisco say it is a great place to work at Cisco compared to 57% of employees at typical US-based companies.

Culture & Vibe

Cisco has worked hard to build a culture of full-spectrum diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Core values – to connect everything, innovate everywhere, and benefit everyone. Cisco believes it makes good business sense. These core values guide the company and demand that take a stand against actions that threaten the equal rights, safety, and dignity of its people, both inside the company and in the communities where they live. These values are also part of Cisco's People Deal – a strategy that is a contract that articulates what the company expects from its employees, and what they can expect from Cisco. It encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work and to create an environment of trust and mutual respect – an environment where integrity defines and leads. 

About You

• Recent graduate or in your final year of studies toward a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related major such as Math, Physics.
• Up-to-date on programming and scripting languages.
• You can tackle problems with ease and take a creative approach to debugging programs. 
• Excited to work on an extended team and can expertly collaborate with others. 
• Can be succinct and to the point using verbal and written skills. 

How to Apply

• To start your journey with Cisco, simply click the "APPLY" button on this page.
• If your profile best matches the job, you'll be contacted regarding the next steps.
• Cisco recruiter will evaluate your skills and experience against the current business needs and ask you about your academic and work experience.
• Be prepared to tell about your achievements and the value you could bring to Cisco.
• If you are chosen, a recruiter will reach out and notify you if you've been selected for the role.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• britannica.com/cisco - about the company
• cisco.com