This role pays more than
61%
of similar roles. Most pay
$163,812–$241,150
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$227k
versus about
$202k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
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About Cisco
Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity
Cisco currently has
196 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$167,700–$245,200
across 196 roles with salary data.
Architect – AI / Agentic Automation joins the Cisco IQ and Validation team to build next-generation intelligent, AI-driven network validation and automation capabilities. This role involves defining and driving architecture for AI decision systems, agentic platforms, and enterprise-scale validation workflows. The architect will establish technical direction for agent architectures, MCP and A2A integrations, tool orchestration, and distributed event-driven systems while overseeing backend services, APIs, databases, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers and aligning cross-functional teams on platform strategy. Required skills include experience with Python, Go, Rust, TypeScript, React, Node.js, .NET, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, and Docker. The role focuses on solving complex problems in network automation, device connectivity, and the development of multi-agent architectures featuring planner/executor patterns, state management, and durable workflows to enable AI agents to reason and execute actions safely at scale.
What does a Architect earn?
Median $235750 from 31 postings across 17 companies.