Software Engineer - AI & Agentic Systems
Cisco Systems
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San Jose, CA · Posted November 6, 2026
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November 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 754 open software engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $157,500 to $251,500 and the median is $197,500.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among software developers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for software developers: 29% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
Join us as a Software Engineer to design, build, and operate AI-powered tools that enhance information discovery and automation. Contribute to SDK software stacks and collaborate on cloud-based solutions. Ideal for candidates with strong software development experience and a technical background.