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This role pays more than
81%
of similar roles. Most pay
$166,563–$219,650
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$240k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 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
283 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$167,700–$245,200
across 222 roles with salary data.
The Engineering Program Manager joins a platform team developing a unified, AI-native management platform that integrates Networking, Security, Observability, and Collaboration. In this role, you will own end-to-end execution for AI Canvas programs, managing cross-functional initiatives across platform architecture, agent frameworks, UX, data systems, and security. You will translate technical strategies into execution plans, lead agentic AI programs from use-case definition through production, and establish evaluation-driven delivery practices for AI quality, safety, latency, and cost. Key responsibilities include managing high-risk interdependencies, coordinating agent workflows, and communicating technical trade-offs to executive leadership. Required expertise includes cloud platforms, APIs, distributed systems, and modern AI development practices, specifically involving generative AI, LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, and agent orchestration within an enterprise SaaS context.
What does a Engineering Program Manager earn in California?
Median $219650 from 63 postings across 3 companies.