Senior Software Development Engineer for Machine Learning

This is a hybrid role, based out of Cisco's Ottawa office. Join the Cisco Catalyst Center team, a dynamic group dedicated to transforming enterprise network management through automation and intelligence. Our team plays a critical role in simplifying complex network operations, enabling organizations to deliver seamless, secure, and scalable digital experiences. We are a collaborative and innovative team, passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive network assurance and operational efficiency. With a culture that fosters continuous learning and growth, Network Platform team members work closely across Cisco’s broader networking and security portfolios to shape the future of intent-based networking! We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to deliver features needed for integration between Cisco Cloud Control and Cisco Catalyst Center. In this role, you will design and lead the development of unified management solutions that bridge cloud-native Cisco Cloud Control environment with on-premises Catalyst infrastructure. You will use AI-driven Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and automate network operations. This role offers the opportunity to work across cloud-managed and on-premises networking products used by enterprise customers. You can contribute to high-impact integrations while exploring AI-assisted software development and security capabilities such as device identity and certificate management. Design and implement robust API-based integrations between Cisco Cloud Control, Meraki Dashboard and Catalyst Center, ensuring seamless data synchronization and unified policy management. AI-Driven SDLC Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development tools to streamline the CI/CD pipeline, automate testing, and enhance code maintainability. Work closely with Product Management and Network Engineering teams to understand requirements that address complex customer use cases in hybrid cloud environments. Explore and implement emerging technologies, including Generative AI and LLM-based prompting, to improve developer productivity and system observability. Bachelor’s Degree, combined with 7 years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, combined with 4 years of experience or PhD, combined with 1 year of related experience. Experience in Java and Python, and RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. Experience in SDLC and AI-driven SDLC methodologies, including AI-assisted code generation, automated refactoring, and predictive analytics in CI/CD pipelines. A background in working with teams that delivered technical projects and mentoring junior team members. Experience with Go and Ruby for building high-performance backend services or automation scripts. A background in AI/ML Integration: prompt engineering, fine-tuning LLMs, or integrating AI models into existing software workflows. Experience with Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly regarding network connectivity and management integrations. Experience with Network management protocols, cloud-managed networking (such as Meraki or similar), and campus/enterprise networking (Catalyst). 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. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. The starting salary range posted for this position is $130,400.00 to $181,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers - it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work. #