Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$177,600–$257,400 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 14, 2026 (soon)

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $208k
This role $218k
$139k most similar roles pay here $277k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $185,500–$231,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $208k 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.

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Technical Leader

As a Software Engineering Technical Leader, you will join the Developer Acceleration team to enhance the internal engineering experience by building robust test infrastructure and developer tooling. You will be responsible for defining the technical direction of the Python and C++ testing ecosystem, designing reusable frameworks, and integrating quality gates into CI/CD pipelines. Your daily work involves developing tools to reduce flaky tests, improve pipeline health, and provide clear metrics on test coverage. To succeed, you must possess expert-level C++ skills, proficiency in Python for automation, and experience with tools like GoogleTest, Catch2, Bazel, and CMake. You will also navigate Kubernetes environments and public cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. This role solves the complex problem of improving developer productivity by creating high-quality, scalable infrastructure that ensures software reliability across the entire organization.

What you'll do

  • Set the technical direction for the organization's Python and C++ testing ecosystem.
  • Design reusable testing frameworks, libraries, and developer tools to reduce code duplication.
  • Integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, actionable feedback to engineers.
  • Build platforms to track engineering metrics such as test coverage, flaky tests, and pipeline health.
  • Develop infrastructure to reduce flaky tests and improve overall CI times.
  • Mentor other engineers and influence technical decisions across various teams without formal authority.
  • Drive the adoption of consistent testing practices and higher quality standards across the company.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expert-level C++ skills.
  • Experience using Python or similar languages to build developer tooling, automation, and test infrastructure.
  • Proven track record of designing and maintaining reusable test frameworks or developer tools for multiple teams.
  • Expertise with C++ testing and mocking frameworks such as GoogleTest, Google Mock, Catch2, or comparable technologies.
  • Proficiency with build systems and dependency management tools including Bazel, CMake, or similar technologies.
  • Experience building automated testing and tooling into modern workflows involving Kubernetes, containerized environments, and microservices.
  • Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Deep understanding of software design for testability, including dependency injection, interface design, and automation standards.

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