Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $183,800–$263,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $224k

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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 186 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 186 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Technical Leader

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the Silicon One Customer Engineering team at Cisco, you will play a pivotal role in translating customer requirements into optimized software for high-performance silicon used in AI/ML and internet infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing scalable control and data plane software using C++ and Python, collaborating with architecture and hardware teams to ensure alignment with evolving system demands, and managing the full lifecycle of software development from requirement gathering to final delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence future ASIC designs while working in an environment that emphasizes technical rigor, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in C++, Python, and networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, along with a proven track record of leading software engineering teams and resolving complex defects using debugging tools like GDB or PDB.

Skills

C++ Python BGP OSPF MPLS GDB PDB SONiC SAI SDKs NPU ASIC CI/CD

What you'll do

Translate complex customer requirements into optimized software for the Silicon One NPU.
Develop and maintain scalable control and data plane software using C++ and Python.
Manage full lifecycle of software development from initial requirement to final delivery.
Collaborate with architecture and hardware teams to design innovative applications.
Mentor team members through technical guidance, code reviews, and API development.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related field with 8+ years of software development experience.
5+ years of experience managing a software engineering team.
8+ years of professional experience developing software using C++, Python.
5+ years implementing L2/L3 networking protocols like BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
Experience debugging software defects with tools such as GDB or PDB.

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