Principal Software Engineer
Cisco
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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $147,575–$227,147 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $187k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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 303 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 218 roles with salary data.
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Engineering Manager, Cloud Security Engineering joins the Cloud Security Engineering team within the Security & Trust Organization to design, build, and operate services securing a public cloud estate across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. This role involves leading an engineering team through hiring, coaching, and performance management while owning the technical direction for cloud security services like Cloud Guardrails, Cloud Security Issues, and Cloud Security Posture Management. You will identify capability gaps, shape technical roadmaps, and integrate AI to strengthen security outcomes. Key responsibilities include establishing operational standards and partnering with internal business units to define requirements. Required skills include experience with cloud architectures, APIs, identity and access management, and risk remediation. Preferred competencies include SDLC, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code scanning, Kubernetes, and CNAPP platforms.
What does a Engineering Manager earn in California?
Median $281300 from 93 postings across 26 companies.
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