Software Engineer

Cisco Meraki builds cloud-managed web applications that manage millions of network devices via the Meraki Dashboard. The Full Stack Software Engineer on the MX Dashboard team will architect, design, and build large-scale SD-WAN and Security features that connect over a million devices to customers. The role focuses on delivering scalable, high-quality user experiences with strong performance and uptime.

• Solve scaling challenges to support a growing user base while maintaining high uptime and user experience.
• Identify and remediate performance bottlenecks in the web application.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers, SRE, UX designers, and product managers to design, iterate, and implement new Security and SD-WAN features in the Meraki Dashboard.
• Write and maintain production code; participate in and support the team through code reviews.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues using advanced development skills.
• Develop intuitive UI components that use APIs to help users monitor and configure complex network topologies.
• Take accountability for product stability with a strong customer focus.
• Act as a unifying force by connecting people and motivating teammates.

• 3+ years of experience writing professional production code and tests.
• 2+ years of experience with web backend technologies (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Node.js).
• 2+ years of experience building rich web UIs with React (and Redux) or similar frameworks.
• Experience building large-scale web applications and distributed services (from scratch or evolving existing systems).
• Ability to implement efficient relational database design and optimize query performance (Postgres/SQL).
• Experience prototyping, shipping, and iterating on sophisticated features and user experiences.
• Strategic, product-oriented mindset with desire to understand users.
• Passion for the work and ability to inspire and motivate others.

• Bonus: large-scale systems analysis/scaling, web development plus devops/infrastructure exposure, security or networking interest/experience, real-time dashboard experience.

• Compensation (U.S./Canada): starting base salary range stated as $152,500 to $219,200 annually (varies by location; incentive/equity/benefits not included).

• Benefits (U.S., subject to eligibility): medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with Cisco match; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability; basic life insurance; potential restricted stock units.

• Time off (U.S., subject to policy): 10 paid holidays plus floating holiday (non-exempt); birthday day off; year-end shutdown; 4 wellness days; vacation program varies by exempt/non-exempt; 80 hours sick time annually with carryover; additional family emergency leave; optional 10 volunteer days.

• Bonus eligibility for non-sales roles per Cisco policies.