Leader, Software Engineering

Cisco

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$151,600–$222,400 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 28, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $206k
This role $187k
$141k most similar roles pay here $247k

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.

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TL;DR · Leader, Software Engineering

Leader, Software Engineering joins the Component Operations Supply Chain IT team to lead, mentor, and develop software and AI engineers while fostering technical excellence. The role involves collaborating with technical leads on architectural decisions, managing technical debt, and integrating modern AI capabilities into systems. You will partner with product and business teams to define requirements for AI-enabled solutions, monitor production issues to ensure data integrity, and manage the infrastructure needed for delivery. Key responsibilities include conducting performance reviews, hiring, and driving team health. The position requires expertise in software, DevOps, or systems engineering, along with experience in SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems. Candidates should be proficient in designing AI-enabled enterprise applications and may have experience with MLOps, LLMops, and Oracle Fusion Cloud modules like ERP and SCM to optimize supply chain operations.

What you'll do

  • Lead, mentor, and develop software and AI engineers while fostering technical excellence.
  • Guide architectural decisions to improve system performance and manage technical debt.
  • Integrate modern AI capabilities and promote the use of AI-assisted development tools.
  • Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements and drive AI-enabled business solutions.
  • Monitor and resolve production issues to ensure system stability and data integrity.
  • Remove operational obstacles and provide necessary infrastructure for team delivery.
  • Conduct performance reviews, 1:1s, and manage workforce planning and hiring.
  • Manage complex engineering priorities and deadlines across cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Hold a BS or MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience.
  • Have 8+ years of experience in software, DevOps, or systems engineering.
  • Have 4+ years of experience in engineering leadership across diverse teams and time zones.
  • Possess fluency in designing, architecting, and deploying AI-enabled enterprise applications.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of adopting an AI-first engineering approach and using AI-assisted development tools.
  • Have extensive experience with SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
  • Experience with MLOps/LLMops tooling, evaluation frameworks, and AI data pipelines is preferred.
  • Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud modules (ERP, SCM, CX) and core business processes in finance or supply chain is preferred.

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