Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure Platform - strong Go/Python/Java, Kubernetes Controllers, Operators, CRDs, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and distributed systems 8 to 10 years

Cisco ThousandEyes · Bangalore, India

Bangalore, India8–10 yearsPosted 12 Nov 2026Last checked 14 Nov 2026

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About the role

Meet the Team  Our team is engineering a next-generation platform infrastructure to enable agentic, closed-loop network automation and orchestration for service providers and large enterprise networks. You will play a crucial role in driving and building the Kubernetes (K8s) infrastructure that powers our next-generation software solutions. On our team, you will gain hands-on experience building robust, highly scalable, and reliable distributed systems that make modern infrastructure seamless and efficient. See what becomes possible when deep technical expertise meets innovation, as we architect the resilient solutions that transform how we work, live, learn, and play.  Your Impact  As a software developer on our team, you will be a driving force behind crafting user-friendly, reliable software and tools for our next-generation SaaS platform infrastructure. You will balance expanding our software capabilities with hardware compatibility considerations while having the opportunity to influence key development decisions. We offer diverse opportunities across Development, Security, and Test & Quality. You are a collaborative communicator with strong organizational skills and a passion for solving sophisticated challenges. Driven and resourceful, you excel at managing your time, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. Join us to apply your problem-solving skills and contribute to innovative software solutions that make a significant impact.  Responsibilities May Include: Platform Engineering: Design, implement, and scale multi-region Kubernetes clusters across private and public cloud infrastructure. Automation & CI/CD: Build robust automation pipelines and tooling for cluster provisioning, upgrades, patching, and configuration management. Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce strict security baselines and vulnerability management across all container environments. Technical Leadership: Participate in technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions that shape the future of our next-generation infrastructure. AI & Agent Development: Design and deploy AI agents to automate complex platform workflows and decision-making processes. Minimum Qualifications  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong grasp of software development fundamentals, including coding, testing, and debugging. Proficiency in Go, Python, or Java. Proven track record of designing and delivering complex software solutions. Experience with open-source technologies such as PostgreSQL and Kafka. Hands-on experience developing platform control-plane services, custom APIs, Kubernetes Controllers, Operators, or CRDs. Experience building, operating, or extending Kubernetes-based platforms or distributed systems. Fluency in written and spoken English. Preferred Qualifications

Skills mentioned

  • Java
  • Python
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Linux
  • PostgreSQL
  • Kafka
  • Excel

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