Senior Software Engineer - Cisco IOS-XE (Hybrid)
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Milpitas, CA · Posted October 12, 2026
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November 2026
- #12Best cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast60% · of 71
- #17Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$132k · of 35
- #19Best cities for pay after cost of living in California$149k · of 32
- #20Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast46 / 100 · of 39
- #20Best all-round cities for AI careers in the West Coast44 / 100 · of 39
- #21Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the West Coast0.8% · of 66
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- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
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About the job
Seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and deliver robust software solutions for Cisco IOS-XE Image Install. Lead technical features, mentor junior engineers, and drive the software development lifecycle. Ideal for experienced professionals with expertise in Linux systems programming and distributed system architecture.