Distinguished Software Engineer

Cisco

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$293,900–$406,800 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 25, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $350k
$98k most similar roles pay here $440k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $138,250–$230,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $350k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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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 188 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 188 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Distinguished Software Engineer

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As a Distinguished Software Engineer within the Splunk organization at Cisco, you will join the AI with Security team to spearhead the next-generation intelligent security portfolio. You will serve as a technical strategist and thought leader, translating breakthroughs in GenAI and security intelligence into scalable enterprise solutions. Your daily responsibilities include driving architecture and product roadmap strategy from concept to execution, managing key technology programs, and mentoring junior engineers and researchers. The role requires deep expertise in machine learning architectures, AI, and modern security landscapes to solve critical challenges for enterprise customers. You will leverage your skills in advanced research and software engineering to build high-impact products. This position focuses on the intersection of advanced AI research and large-scale data ingestion to provide visibility and protection across complex digital footprints for global organizations.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 778 postings across 63 companies.

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Skills

AI Machine Learning Cybersecurity Splunk Observability

What you'll do

  • Drive technical direction and architecture for Splunk's AI with Security portfolio.
  • Translate advanced GenAI research into scalable products that solve enterprise security challenges.
  • Lead the development of key technology programs to enhance platform AI capabilities.
  • Act as a recognized technical thought leader in AI, machine learning, and security systems.
  • Partner with product, research, and engineering teams to build cross-organizational technical partnerships.
  • Mentor and guide junior researchers and engineers to foster a culture of rigorous engineering.
  • Communicate complex architectural visions and research insights to both technical and executive audiences.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 17+ years of experience, Master's with 14+ years, or Ph.D. with 10+ years in Computer Science, AI, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • In-depth knowledge and a proven track record in AI and Security technologies and machine learning architectures.
  • Demonstrated experience leading impactful AI/Security product development and deployments at enterprise scale.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and architectural visions to both technical and non-technical executive audiences.
  • Recognition as an industry expert through patents, publications, awards, or significant contributions to the AI/Security community.

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