Cisco employs roughly 51,700 people worldwide. Recent staffing activity shows 1,609 hires and 3,567 departures, resulting in a modest dip in overall headcount. The numbers point to steady workforce movement at the long-standing provider of networking, collaboration, and security technology.
Engineering is Cisco’s largest organisation with about 20,000 employees—close to 39% of total staff—who focus on hardware, software, and cloud networking projects. Sales and Support ranks second at around 10,600 people, underscoring the importance of customer engagement and channel partnerships. Marketing & Product, Information Technology, and Business Management collectively account for roughly one-fifth of the workforce, while Finance, Operations, Program Management, and Human Resources make up the remaining roster. The hiring and attrition figures are dispersed across teams, reflecting a balanced enterprise structure.
Cisco’s talent is widely distributed, though several U.S. tech hubs carry a significant share of headcount. About 8.6% of employees are based in San Jose, the long-time headquarters, with another 4.9% located elsewhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. North Carolina is a notable centre, as the Raleigh–Cary area houses nearly 8% of staff. Bengaluru hosts the largest international contingent at roughly 4% of employees, while smaller groups work from New York, Austin, Chicago, London, Atlanta, and many other global offices. Most remaining staff are spread across additional U.S. and international locations, underlining the company’s broad operating footprint.