Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Remote, USA · San Jose, CA Posted 86 days ago $210,600–$350,800 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Software Engineering Technical Leader for Cisco’s Silicon One Customer Engineering team in North America, you will lead and mentor a local engineering team while collaborating closely with global software and hardware teams to develop cutting-edge silicon solutions. Your daily responsibilities include analyzing, developing, and debugging next-generation Silicon One software, working on networking protocols like TCP/IP and Ethernet, and integrating SW/HW systems. You’ll leverage C, C++, Python, or Java to build innovative features and support external partners and customers. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software development, experience with agile methodologies, and leadership skills to manage complex projects involving system integration and customization. This role requires expertise in networking protocols and hardware integration, as well as the ability to translate ASIC architecture knowledge to product teams, ensuring high-quality solutions for Cisco’s leading infrastructure products.

Skills

C C++ Python Java TCP/IP Ethernet JIRA Confluence SONiC SAI SDKs Agile PMP CSM CCNA CCNP CCIE

What you'll do

Develop and debug Cisco’s next generation Silicon One Software.
Work closely with internal engineering teams to integrate SW/HW systems.
Contribute to the development of networking protocols for infrastructure products.
Provide guidance and support to external partners and customers on Silicon One software.
Manage and mentor a local team in North America, ensuring project alignment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related field with 12+ years of software development experience.
Master’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years managing software engineering teams.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.
Experience with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet) and network architecture.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Market check

Salary context

This $210,600–$350,800 range sits above 98% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,300–$219,050

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$154,075–$211,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 103 open roles on FindRole.

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