Security Engineer, Payments

Cisco is hiring a Security Engineer, Payments to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Security Engineer, Payments, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Cisco is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 2+ years of relevant experience • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD • US work authorization Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team