[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Cisco Systems jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Cisco Systems · Galway, Ireland # Software Engineer - Platform Services Galway, Ireland Full-time Software Engineering Listed on Cisco Systems’s official careers site. Posted July 30, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Cisco Systems’s careers site →](https://careers.cisco.com/global/en/job/CISCISGLOBAL2020735EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Software-Engineer-Platform-Services) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cisco Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/) / Software Engineer - Platform Services ## Job description Meet the Team The Cisco Common Platform Services (CCPS) organization is transforming how Cisco delivers software-as-a-service by providing a modern, consistent, and secure platform for all! With demonstrated ability, our global team brings innovative methodologies to building and managing hybrid cloud environments. We focus on platform management services, continuously evaluating infrastructure and operations to ensure efficiency and precision. Our expertise in IaaS and PaaS, combined with repeatable and portable delivery models, enables the rapid and secure deployment of applications. Within CCPS, the Cloud Software & Solutions (CSS) group designs and develops OpenStack and Kubernetes platform solutions with an emphasis on quality, stability, simplification, user experience, scalability, performance, and portability. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and build scalable cloud-native applications and services. ### Key Responsibilities Design and build foundational capabilities of the cloud‑native ecosystem, with a focus on Kubernetes layers and the underlying infrastructure. Develop and maintain automation and tooling for Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management, configuration, and upgrades. Create and enhance platform components that support Kubernetes networking, storage, security, and resource management. Collaborate closely with SRE, security, networking and application teams to deliver robust and scalable platform capabilities. Leverage AI‑assisted engineering tools to improve productivity, code quality, and troubleshooting efficiency. Participate in on‑call rotations, incident response, and post‑incident reviews to ensure platform reliability. ### Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in software development or cloud/platform engineering roles. Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) or Python Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and cloud‑native technologies. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals. Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills in large‑scale environments. Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (e.g., Terraform). Experience with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience using AI‑assisted tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality. Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry). ### Preferred Qualifications Experience with large‑scale or multi‑tenant Kubernetes clusters. Familiarity with OpenStack in private or hybrid cloud environments. Experience with testing frameworks and test‑driven development practices. Understanding security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, PCI‑DSS, GDPR). Experience with CI/CD, GitOps, or developer platform enablement. CollabHiring 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 80 days - Location: Galway, Ireland - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Cisco Systems’s careers site →](https://careers.cisco.com/global/en/job/CISCISGLOBAL2020735EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Software-Engineer-Platform-Services) ## More jobs at Cisco Systems ### [Graduate Software Cloud Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/148d0a04be12fb4009a8/) Galway, Ireland ### [Graduate Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/a1455a6f978fcafdfa26/) Galway, Ireland ### [Java Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/565465d6a85a4b04d5e4/) Galway, Ireland ### [Senior Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/098f308d74f0c10cfa8c/) Galway, Ireland ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Platform Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/cf2219ded003a3301026/) JPMorganChase · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ### [Lead Software Engineer - Linux Platform Validation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/cda6ed3b2aeee506c159/) JPMorganChase · LONDON, United Kingdom ### [Software & AI Platform Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/2285c851c351209eff20/) Sandisk ### [Senior Platform Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kuehne-nagel-international/jobs/37acb464a229550ae1bb/) Kuehne & Nagel International · Tallinn, Estonia OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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