This role pays less than
75%
of similar roles. Most pay
$188,500–$223,712
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$187k
versus about
$206k
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
196 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$167,700–$245,200
across 196 roles with salary data.
Leader, Software Engineering joins a dynamic engineering team focused on designing, building, and scaling internal and external applications to streamline operations and reduce third-party software costs. This role involves managing the end-to-end lifecycle of applications, where you will lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers while fostering technical excellence. You will oversee application development, implement rigorous functional and performance testing strategies, and champion robust CI/CD processes to ensure reliable production deployments. The work centers on modern engineering practices and AI-enabled innovation to drive digital transformation. Required skills include experience with automation tools, performance testing frameworks, and cloud-native technologies or infrastructure-as-code. You will collaborate across matrixed teams in product management and architecture to align technical execution with business goals while managing distributed teams in a global organization.
Cloud-native Development
CI/CD
Test Automation
Observability
Security Automation
Distributed Systems
SaaS
Hybrid-cloud
AI-assisted Development
Agentic Workflows
Infrastructure