Cisco Software Engineer 2026 opening is part of Cisco’s “Code with Cisco” University Hiring (UHR FY27) programme. You will develop software using Cisco’s design-thinking principles and secure coding practices, building applications that make technology accessible across devices spanning networking, security and collaboration.
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
How to prepare for Code with Cisco 2026 Online Assessment (OA) rounds?
Looking to crack the Code with Cisco challenge? Start your preparation with the resources below, where you’ll find a collection of previously asked questions and coding problems that can help you understand the format, identify important topics, and boost your confidence before the assessment.
Code with Cisco 2026: Online Assessment (OA) questions asked by Cisco in June 2026 – Part 1
Meet the Team
Our team designs, builds, and supports innovative technology solutions that enable global connectivity. We work on diverse projects spanning networking, security, and collaboration.
We are committed to delivering high-quality networking, security, and collaboration solutions that meet a wide range of customer needs, while fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.
Your Impact
Develop software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Build applications that make technology accessible to people on a variety of devices. Imagine, design, and create solutions to transform how we work, live, learn and play. Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for enhancements and new products.
Develop software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools.
- Contributes to solution of straightforward business problems regarding operations, products, services or customers.
- Analyzes information, asks questions and checks for understanding using standard procedures within the job family.
- Establishes relationships and collaborates effectively with own team.
- Collaborates with others on projects and works on small-to-medium features from technical design through completion.
- Applies understanding of the software development lifecycle and how various agile engineering practices can be used in own projects (e.g., requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, acceptance testing).
- Participates in delivery of technical design features with guidance.
- May apply understanding of how related features in a product solves one or more customer needs.
- Writes functional clean code and unit tests with guidance.
- Performs parts of the coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process under supervision.
- Assists in code reviews and addresses code review feedback.
- Executes tests for scale, reliability and velocity within own code.
- Applies depth of knowledge in secure coding principles and reviews others’ code for compliance.
- Monitors and triages incident reports and participates in postmortems and potential on-call duties.
- Expert in one component of the codebase.
- Shares knowledge from independent learning with the team.
- Estimates time to complete assignments and communicates status, blockers, and delays to the team.
- Identifies paths to eliminate blockers and meet deadlines when needed.
- Collaborates with team members to share learnings or assist in problem solving/resolution.
Software Engineer – Networking Protocols
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering with an aptitude for learning new technologies.
- Fundamentals of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, concepts of routing, switching.
- Basics of routers, switches, network debugging tools, techniques, hands on will be a big plus.
- Fundamentals of security technologies like Firewall, IPS/IDS, VPN, Inspections, IPsec, TLS etc., Conceptual understanding of data security, threat vectors, mechanisms, actors and landscape will be a big plus.
- Strong knowledge of programming and scripting languages like python. Strong programming skills inclined towards optimization and performance.
- Familiar with more than one development environment, well-versed with at least one.
- Strong testing inclination to ensure programs are comprehensive and well tested for all use cases. Possess creative problem-solving skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills.
- Experience in establishing and sustaining excellent relationships with the extended team.
Software Engineer – Application Software
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering with an aptitude for learning new technologies.
- Fundamentals of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, concepts of routing, switching.
- Strong knowledge of programming and scripting languages like python.
- Solid fundamentals of object-oriented design and programming.
- Ability to think towards scaling applications to the cloud.
- Strong testing inclination to ensure programs are comprehensive and well tested for all use cases. Hands on exposure to open source, mobile application development will be a big plus.
- Exposure to debugging application programs along with development and debugging tools. Familiar with more than one development environment, well-versed with at least one.
- Interest in User experience and User interface design and development.
- Possess creative problem-solving skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills.
Software Engineer – Embedded and Systems Development
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering with an aptitude for learning new technologies.
- Strong knowledge of programming and scripting languages like python. Exposure to kernel programming, user space, system space.
- Very strong fundamentals of operating systems. Exposure to device drivers, BSPs will be a plus.
- Fundamentals of system level debugging techniques and exposure to tools used. Strong programming skills with emphasis on system programming.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2027 graduate only
- Bachelors /Masters + 0 years of related experience OR Masters + 0 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead and resolve complex technical problems.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results.
How to apply for the Code with Cisco 2026 Recruitment Drive
Applying for this Cisco Off Campus Drive 2026 via Code with Cisco is completely online. Click the Apply Now link below, sign in on the official portal and submit your application with an updated resume. Apply as early as possible.
Apply Now for Code with Cisco 2026 – Software Engineer Role: Click here to Apply
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.
