About the Cisco Software Engineer 2026 role
The 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 is a pipeline posting – the exact role may open in the near future, and a Cisco recruiter may reach out when a relevant position becomes available.
You can be considered across three tracks – Networking Protocols, Application Software, and Embedded & Systems Development – depending on your interests and strengths.
Key responsibilities
- Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software for enhancements and new products.
- Write functional, clean code and unit tests with guidance.
- Work on small-to-medium features from technical design through completion.
- Apply secure coding principles and take part in code reviews.
- Monitor and triage incident reports and participate in postmortems.
Cisco Software Engineer 2026 – eligibility & requirements
To be eligible for the Cisco Software Engineer 2026 programme, you should meet these criteria:
- 2027 graduating batch only.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 0 years of related experience.
- Solid computer-science fundamentals and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
- Strong programming and scripting skills (for example Python), with a bias toward optimization.
- Fundamentals of TCP/IP, routing, switching or operating systems are a strong plus.
Selection process & tips
The Cisco Software Engineer 2026 hiring process usually includes an online assessment and technical interviews covering data structures, algorithms, problem solving and core CS fundamentals, plus a discussion on your projects and interests. Practise coding in one language, revise networking or OS basics depending on your track, and prepare to show clear, well-tested solutions during the interview.
How to apply for the Cisco Software Engineer 2026
To apply for the Cisco Software Engineer 2026 programme, use the green “Apply on official portal” button on this page or open the official Cisco careers listing (job ID 2016168). Create a Cisco careers profile, upload your resume and submit your application. Explore more roles on our companies hiring freshers page.
About Cisco
Cisco is a worldwide leader in networking, security and collaboration technology, connecting and protecting organisations in the AI era. Its India engineering centres build products used globally, making Cisco a great place for freshers to start a strong software-engineering career.