Data Engineer I (Full Time) - United States at Cisco in Austin, TX

Summary: Cisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect in the AI era. As a Data Engineer, you will build and support integrated data solutions that enhance business analytics and machine learning, ensuring high-quality and accessible data for smarter decision-making. Responsibilities: - Build and support integrated data solutions that power business analytics and machine learning - Ensure data is high-quality, accessible, and easy to 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 Required Qualifications: - Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associate's, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelor's + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, a related program - AI literacy and a cloud-first mindset - Familiarity with agile methodologies and data-driven approaches - Experience or familiarity with databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) - Able to legally live and work in the United States without visa support or sponsorship 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 in data encryption, secure data transfer, and access controls - Knowledge of full-stack development for comprehensive data solutions Required Skills: Data engineering, Database experience, Big data frameworks Important Skills: AI literacy, Cloud-first mindset, Agile methodologies, RESTful API development, Business intelligence tools Nice-to-Have Skills: Full-stack development, Security best practices Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, Paid parental leave, Short and long-term disability coverage, Basic life insurance, 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees, 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, Paid year-end holiday shutdown, 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco, 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees, Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations), 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next, 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, Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies