This role pays more than
92%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,557–$214,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$262k
versus about
$192k
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.
As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will join the team focused on building scalable quality foundations, advanced test automation, and performance validation for AI-driven security products. You will define the technical strategy and architecture for product quality foundations, agentic workflow validation, and evaluation frameworks while mentoring senior engineers and leading complex initiatives. Your daily work involves developing AI-based automation solutions to improve coverage and efficiency across mission-critical platforms like Security Operations Center workflows. The role requires expertise in Python, Playwright, and performance tools such as JMeter. You will also utilize LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and evaluation tools like Claude or Codex. This position addresses the challenge of ensuring reliability, tenant isolation, and contract testing for complex AI-powered security products to maintain high standards of trust and scalability within the enterprise security domain.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.