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Principal Engineer, Quantum Software Development
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Remote, United States
As a Principal Software Engineer and hands-on technical leader, you will guide a team of engineers while actively contributing to the architecture and development of quantum software and…
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AI Phone - On-device AI / ML Systems Engineer
Bjak
Remote, United States
- Benchmark model performance on target mobile hardware.
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Software Engineer (Edge - Devices & Mobile)
Jobgether
Remote, United States
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Rust expertise to help build and scale a sophisticated, cross-platform device infrastructure. In this role, you will develop…
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Product Sourcing Engineer (Electronic Focused)
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
The Product Sourcing Engineer (Electronics Focused) drives the supply network development and cost management of Anduril's electronic hardware across their lifecycles. This role focuses…
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Staff Electrical Engineer
Humble Robotics
United States
…groundbreaking vision-based AI, designed for today’s global logistics…
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Product Test Engineer, Intel Systems Manufacturing
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, CA
Experience supporting RF production testing, EW systems, or wireless/communications hardware.
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Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
United States
- $142,800 to $304,200 USD / year
…infrastructure for provisioning and managing our cloud-scale physical network. This work spans router hardware, operating systems - including Microsoft’s SONiC - configuration, optical…
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System Engineer - Intune AD Admin
Coventek Inc
Atlanta, GA
…reliable operation of the endpoint and Mobile Architecture systems. These systems include but are not limited to: MS Intune, Azure AD and MS Endpoint Configuration Manager. This position is…
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Product Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Electrical Products and Services
Amazon
COLUMBUS, OH
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with…
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IT Engineer - Networking
Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Cleveland, OH
- $75,000 USD / year
The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a Networking Engineer to serve as the primary support for the distributed Cuyahoga DD network…
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Kentro
Springfield, VA
- $145,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Develop, write, and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program (ISSP) that includes all applicable security Information Systems (IS) documentation in accordance with NGA/OCIO…
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MES Engineer
Actalent
Reading, PA
- $90,000 to $100,000 USD / year
The Automation Engineer will play a key role in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integrations across North American…
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Network engineer 2 (us citizenship required)
First National Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
…commensurate experience without a bachelor's degree. Position Title: Network Engineer 2 Business Unit: Technology Reports to: Manager of Network Engineering Position Overview: This position…
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Redwood Credit Union
Napa, CA
- $130,054 to $144,609 USD / year
Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for establishing and implementing security policies, practices, technologies and tools to protect Redwood Credit…
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/ PHYSICIST
Naval Air Systems Command
Patuxent River, MD
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Quality/Principal Quality Engineer - 2nd Shift
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
…portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we ’II support yours of expanding your…
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Senior Principal Digital Hardware Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
…portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your…
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IT Architect Senior
TMPC
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
As a IT Architect Senior, requirements include but are not limited to being Senior cybersecurity engineer and RMF practitioner with more than twelve years of progressive DoD experience…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer- (Hybrid)
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Austin, TX
The Silicon One team creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations…
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RF Communication Systems Engineer II
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Reston, VA
As a RF Communication Systems Engineer II, you will work closely with an accomplished team of Ground System, Software, Mission Systems, and Flight Operations Engineers. You will perform RF…
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Sr. Automation Controls Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Denver, CO · Huntsville, AL
We are looking for an experienced Automation Controls Engineer who brings deep hands-on expertise in industrial controls design and automation systems integration - someone who thrives in a…
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Staff DevOps Engineer
Fortastra Corporation
Torrance, CA
…space. We integrate advanced autonomy, sensing, and control into systems engineered for reliability, speed, and scale. Our culture values simplicity, accountability, and disciplined…
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Network Development Engineer , Wireless and Access, Network Access Technologies
Amazon
Nashville, TN
Your primary focus is building automation that makes our global wireless network self-sufficient and resilient. You'll analyze patterns across thousands of sites, develop workflows that…
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Senior Staff Cloud Engineer
HCA Healthcare
Nashville, TN
…documents for operational support, lessons learned, diagrams, systems administration guidelines, systems set-up documentation, hardware integration test plans and…
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VXI GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Dallas, TX
Experience supporting hardware, software, peripherals, and network connectivity.

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Principal Engineer, Quantum Software Development

San Jose, CA, United States

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Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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The application window is expected to close on: 11/26/2026Meet the Team Outshift is Cisco’s incubation team, built to chase technologies that do not fit anywhere else yet. Our quantum group runs Cisco Quantum Labs, where we are building real hardware and software for the quantum internet. This includes an entanglement chip developed in collaboration with UC Santa Barbara and the new Cisco Universal Quantum Switch. We also host our own Quantum Summit every year. Join us to lead and innovate at the forefront of quantum networking and computing.

Your Impact As a Principal Software Engineer and hands-on technical leader, you will guide a team of engineers while actively contributing to the architecture and development of quantum software and hardware systems. You will develop and implement distributed systems, ensuring flawless hardware-software integration for our quantum networking initiatives. By leveraging your expertise in software architecture and quantum mechanics, you will drive the development of quantum control, orchestration, and error correction solutions. Your leadership will directly influence the technical direction of realizing Cisco’s vision for the Quantum Data Center, crafting the future of the quantum internet.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on software architecture, system design, and distributed systems.
Experience using Golang and/or Python to design and deliver scalable, production-grade applications.
Experience in a technical leadership or people management role, maintaining hands-on contributions to codebases and system architecture.
Experience in hardware-software integration and co-design, supported by a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics and complex system architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

Sophisticated expertise in quantum control and orchestration for quantum networking or computing systems.
Direct experience developing and implementing error correction and noise mitigation strategies in quantum environments.
Experience leading innovative technology products from early-stage development to commercial readiness.
Experience mentoring engineers, foster an inclusive team culture, and collaborate across cross-functional research and development groups.
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Physics, Quantum Engineering, or a related technical field.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $250,600.00 to $362,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

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, 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 rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s 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, and 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

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$250,600.00 - $416,900.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$241,400.00 - $371,000.00

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. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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