Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure Platform - strong Go/Python/Java, Kubernetes Controllers, Operators, CRDs, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and distributed systems 8 to 10 years

Overview

Build and scale the Kubernetes infrastructure that powers Cisco's next-generation platform for agentic, closed-loop network automation and orchestration for service providers and large enterprise networks.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and scale multi-region Kubernetes clusters across private and public cloud infrastructure.
• Build robust automation pipelines and tooling for cluster provisioning, upgrades, patching, and configuration management.
• Implement and enforce strict security baselines and vulnerability management across all container environments.
• Participate in technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions that shape the future of the next-generation infrastructure.
• Design and deploy AI agents to automate complex platform workflows and decision-making processes.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong grasp of software development fundamentals, including coding, testing, and debugging.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, or Java.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering complex software solutions.
• Experience with open-source technologies such as PostgreSQL and Kafka.
• Hands-on experience developing platform control-plane services, custom APIs, Kubernetes Controllers, Operators, or CRDs.
• Experience building, operating, or extending Kubernetes-based platforms or distributed systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Linux, networking fundamentals, and operating system principles.
• Experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL, web application development, and distributed system design.
• Programming expertise in Go, Java, or Python, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and open-source.
• Solid understanding of software design, algorithms, and clean coding practices.
• Experience using AI-powered tools to enhance development efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Familiarity with computer networking and cybersecurity best practices.
• Practical knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.