Data Engineer II

Cisco is seeking a Data Engineer II to build and support integrated data solutions that enable business analytics and machine learning. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, accessible data and helping teams translate complex information into decisions and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and support integrated data solutions that power business analytics and machine learning
• Ensure data quality, accessibility, and ease of use
• Enable smarter decisions, optimize marketing investments, and enhance customer experiences
• Make complex data understandable and actionable
• Collaborate across teams to deliver meaningful solutions for a global community

Requirements

• Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months):
  • Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; or
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience
• Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Data Science / Data Engineering, Computer Engineering / Software Engineering, Information Systems / IT, or a related field
• AI literacy and a cloud-first mindset, with familiarity with agile methodologies and data-driven approaches
• Experience or familiarity with databases (for example MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and big data frameworks (for example Hadoop, Spark)

Technologies

• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Hadoop
• Spark
• Tableau

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RESTful API design and development for data integration
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau
• Understanding of security best practices for data encryption, secure data transfer, and access controls
• Knowledge of full-stack development for comprehensive data solutions

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off on the hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward to the next calendar year
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• U.S. employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance (subject to plan eligibility rules)
• Employees may be eligible for grants of Cisco restricted stock units that vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods
• For non-sales roles, annual bonuses may be available subject to Cisco’s policies

Meet the Team

• Join a collaborative group of builders, innovators, and change agents
• Team expertise includes CRM architecture, data governance, sales and partner compensation, and AI and automation
• Support for learning and growth, with resources to make a meaningful impact

Position Details

• Location: Research Triangle Park, NC (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 111,700 - 203,100 per yearly
• Education: Master's degree or Bachelor's degree

Salary Range Information (U.S.)

Individual pay is determined by hiring location, market conditions, job-related skill set, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.

• New York City Metro Area: $125,700.00 - $203,100.00
• Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $111,700.00 - $180,800.00*
• Employees in Illinois (exempt or non-exempt) participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements

*For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.