Senior Software Engineer, OpenShift Platform Integration Cisco Isovalent

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Senior Software Engineer, OpenShift Platform Integration - Cisco Isovalent

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+ Location:RTP, North Carolina, US
+ Alternate LocationU.

S.

East Coast
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Software
+ Compensation Range146000 USD- 263600 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestSecurity
+ Job Id1448619

_The application window has been extended is expected to close on October 28, 2025.

However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received._

_This position is available as remote in the Raleigh, NC / RTP metro area; U.S. East Coast locations may be considered, with preference for NC, DE, GA, FL, NH, RI, SC, VT_

**Isovalent** , now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Ciliumand eBPF.

Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure.

The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations.

**Meet the Team**

We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We believe that every employee contributes to our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to deliver exceptional products and services.

**Your Impact**

Cisco Isovalent is seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with expertise in architecture and delivery, Red Hat infrastructure, and operations.

We invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of advancing networking and security within Kubernetes environments.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will

+ Architect and Develop scalable solutions on Red Hat OpenShift
+ Collaborate in code reviews, architectural discussions, customer support escalations
+ Contribute to comprehensive technical documentation
+ Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline operations

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related STEM field
+ Experience in software architecture and delivery or consulting with similar responsibilities
+ Experience with Red Hat infrastructure including Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, Linux and virtualization technologies
+ Experience in Operations, including onboarding applications to the Cloud and implementing CI/CD pipelines
+ Experience coding in at least one high-level programming language

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Passion for writing high-quality code, maintainable code, especially automation and Kubernetes operators
+ Golang / Go programming language preferred
+ Prior contributions to open-source projects are highly valued

**Why Cisco Secure**

We're global, we're adaptable, we're diverse, and our security portfolio is as extensive as it is groundbreaking.

Have you heard of Threat, Detection & Response, Zero Trust by Duo, Common Services Engineering, or Cloud & Network Security?

Those are only a few of our product teams! The only thing we're missing is YOU.

Join an enterprise security leader with a start-up culture, committed to driving innovation and giving you the opportunity to make an impact.

We #InnovateToWin and we know we're better together, that's why we're dedicated to inclusivity, collaboration, and diversity in everything we do.

We're proud to be the Best Small and Mid-Size Enterprises Security Solution Cisco Secure continues to grow and evolve year after year with 100% of Fortune 100 Companies using our products, and we're excited to see the new heights we'll reach with your passion for security, your customer focus, and your desire to change things up! There are so many amazing reasons to join Cisco.

Learn more here!

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.

**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 haveaccess (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/benefits-and-perks.html) 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.
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.

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