Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
RTP, NCAustin, TXBoulder, COAtlanta, GA
Salary
$151,600–$222,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 30, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $180,937–$227,300 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

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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 271 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Technical Leader

The Software Engineering Technical Leader joins the Enterprise Integrated Systems team to develop next-generation platform capabilities integrating Splunk across the Cisco enterprise software portfolio. This role involves leading the architecture, design, and implementation of complex platform capabilities while driving scalable, reusable, and maintainable software designs. You will own critical subsystems from design through production support, mentor engineers, and influence technical roadmaps across multiple organizations. Key responsibilities include performing root cause analysis, performance optimization, and conducting design reviews. The position requires proficiency in Go, Python, REST APIs, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes. You will utilize CI/CD, Git, and observability platforms like Splunk or AppDynamics. The work focuses on solving distributed systems challenges to simplify deployment and lifecycle management for on-premises and air-gapped enterprise environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex platform capabilities across multiple products.
  • Drive the development of scalable, reusable, and maintainable software designs to improve product reliability.
  • Partner with Product Managers and Architects to shape technical roadmaps and influence product direction.
  • Own critical subsystems throughout their entire lifecycle from initial design to production support.
  • Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD.
  • Lead technical investigations, performance optimization, and root cause analysis for complex customer issues.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through coaching and design guidance.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to recommend architectural improvements for scalability and security.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 8 years of related experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 6 years of related experience.
  • Proficiency in Go and Python with a track record of delivering production-quality software.
  • Experience designing distributed systems, REST APIs, microservices, and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with CI/CD, Git, automated testing, performance benchmarking, and observability platforms like Splunk or AppDynamics.
  • Understanding of software architecture, scalability, reliability, Linux internals, and performance engineering.
  • Experience leading technical design discussions and mentoring engineers across multiple teams.
  • Experience with front end technologies, infrastructure automation tools, or cloud platforms (preferred).

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