Principal Software Engineer

Cisco

Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $222,900–$295,200 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Closes: Jun 29, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k

This role $259k

$120k most similar roles pay here $314k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$213,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $259k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 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 179 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 179 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer

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Join Cisco’s Platform & Identity Engineering Group as a senior software engineer or architect, where you will innovate and develop unique technology solutions with global impact across multiple business units. You’ll act as an expert consultant on complex challenges, guide technical direction, and partner closely with engineering and product teams to translate strategic vision into scalable solutions. The role involves deep expertise in secure, scalable platform capabilities, ensuring long-term business impact through emerging technology trends. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of experience designing large-scale systems, proficiency in languages like Go or Rust, and a strong background in security principles. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, recognized technical leadership, and contributions to industry standards or open-source projects.

Skills

Go Rust C++ Cloud Hybrid Environments Security Privacy Data Protection Observability Data Platforms AI/ML CI/CD

What you'll do

Innovate and develop unique software solutions with global impact across Cisco’s portfolio.
Provide expert guidance on complex technical challenges to internal and external stakeholders.
Set standards for the technical direction of Cisco’s software and technology solutions.
Ensure the development and execution of long-term technology strategies for business impact.
Mentor senior technical leaders to drive architectural consistency and engineering excellence.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 12+ years of experience.
Experience designing and developing large-scale software and distributed systems.
Expertise in building highly available, secure, and scalable cloud/hybrid systems.
Proficiency in writing high-quality code using modern programming languages like Go, Rust, or C++.
Deep understanding of security, privacy, and data protection principles for platform systems.
Track record of influencing technical direction across multiple teams and organizations.
Experience driving end-to-end system design and integrating with broader platform services.

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