Software Developer – CICD Pipeline and Automation II (Full Time) – Canada

The application window is expected to close on: 08/10/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Applications accepted until August 10, 2026. Meet the Team You’ll be joining our vibrant R&D campus in Ottawa, where a diverse group of industry veterans and hardworking new graduates collaborate to solve the impossible. We’re a team that flourishes with innovation—frequently winning internal awards for our work—and we pride ourselves on encouraging a supportive environment where mentorship and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.

You will play a key role in supercharging the efficiency of our engineering teams by building innovative tools for our flagship IOS-XE Operating System. From integrating AI models to create "self-healing" pipelines to automating sophisticated workflows, your work will directly influence how we develop the technology that powers the internet, allowing you to make an important global impact from day one. Software Engineering: Develop software in C and Python to enhance virtualization and automation capabilities. Developer Tooling: Create and improve developer tools to optimize the development process and increase productivity. AI-Driven Workflow Optimization: Integrate AI models to predict build failures, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate continuous integration pipelines. AI-Driven Triage: Develop "Self-Healing" pipeline features using AI to analyze build logs, categorize failures, and suggest fixes to engineers automatically. Automation Scripting: Design, write, and maintain Bash scripts for automation tasks to streamline workflows.

Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Computer Science/Computer Engineering. BSEE/CS or MSEE/CS degree with 2–4 years of relevant software development experience. Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Java with 2–4 years of programming experience. Proven foundation in Linux environments, networking, storage, and security principles. Working knowledge of build systems (e.g., make, CMake), Git, and CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins. Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting.

Professional networking certifications such as CCIE. Hands-on experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Exposure to network virtualization development. Proven passion or experience using LLMs and AI Agents to automate repetitive tasks. Experience building and deploying solutions using containerization tools like Kubernetes and Docker. Why Cisco?  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. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $94,900.00 to $134,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including