Distinguished Architect

Cisco

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Remote, USA · San Jose, US Posted 93 days ago $273,200–$384,800 / year
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TL;DR

Join Cisco's Common Hardware organization as a Senior Solution Architect within the distinguished Solution Architecture team, where you will bridge hardware and software to deliver high-performance networking solutions. Your daily responsibilities include engaging with customers to understand technical requirements, collaborating with internal teams like ASIC development and project management to ensure customer needs are met, and shaping product strategy based on industry insights. Ideal candidates possess deep networking knowledge and experience in software development, ASIC design, or network systems architecture, along with expertise in implementing data-path functions and communicating technical concepts effectively. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies such as ASICs, SDKs, and P4 development, requiring proficiency in relevant programming languages and tools.

Skills

Python C++ Java Networking ASIC P4 SDK CI/CD Linux Docker Git AWS Kubernetes PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements and expectations.
  • Communicate ASIC and software capabilities clearly to articulate solutions confidently.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure customer needs are accurately addressed.
  • Influence product strategy by providing insights from direct customer and industry engagement.
  • Represent Silicon One product portfolio to showcase innovation and technical excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related field with 12+ years of software development experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in networking industry, focusing on software development, ASIC development, or network systems architecture.
  • Proven ability to implement data-path functions in networking solutions such as routing and switching.
  • Demonstrated skill in communicating technical concepts effectively through presentations and documentation.
  • Experience collaborating directly with customers to gather requirements and deliver networking features.

Market check

Salary context

This $273,200–$384,800 range sits above 96% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$156,160–$257,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$169,750–$244,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 103 roles with salary data.

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