Software Engineering Technical Leader, Backend

Cisco

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$186,900–$267,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 29, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $206k
This role $227k
$138k most similar roles pay here $282k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $184,900–$227,712 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $227k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Technical Leader, Backend

Software Engineering Technical Leader - Backend joins the Splunk Enterprise Security team to develop a data-driven SIEM platform designed for security monitoring, threat detection, and compliance workflows across cloud and on-prem environments. This role involves leading technical strategy and execution for multiple teams, owning the architectural integrity of backend services, and managing data-processing workflows. The individual will drive engineering excellence through code reviews, CI/CD practices, and documentation while mentoring engineers and leading design sessions. Key responsibilities include resolving complex production issues and collaborating with cross-functional partners to improve incident investigations. Required technical skills include experience with distributed systems, databases, query optimization, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. The role requires proficiency in Python or Go/Golang, knowledge of AI tools like Claude or Codex, and familiarity with search technologies and Splunk Query Language.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical strategy and execution for backend and platform products across cloud and on-premise deployments.
  • Own the technical roadmap and architectural integrity of backend services and data-processing workflows.
  • Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, documentation, secure coding practices, and CI/CD implementation.
  • Resolve complex production issues and address customer concerns to improve security monitoring and threat detection.
  • Mentor engineers and lead design sessions to advance product architecture and deployment models.
  • Develop scalable, performant, and reliable systems using Python or Go/Golang.
  • Utilize AI tools to increase development and testing efficiency across the engineering lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience is required.
  • Experience developing software for distributed systems, databases, or query optimization is required.
  • Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is required.
  • Proficiency in Python or Go/Golang is required.
  • Experience using AI tools like Claude or Codex to improve development and testing efficiency is required.
  • Backend coding and system design experience are required.
  • Experience writing code released into production is preferred.
  • Experience with performance benchmarking, search technologies, data processing, or Splunk Query Language (SPL) is preferred.

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