Software Engineering Technical Leader, SRE

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$177,600–$257,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $218k
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This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $177,700–$217,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $198k 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

Cisco currently has 193 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Technical Leader, SRE

Software Engineering Technical Leader - SRE will join the Intersight team to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud platforms. This role involves providing technical leadership by defining the roadmap, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams like product management and security to build robust SaaS systems at multi-region scale. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and optimizing cloud and data infrastructure, implementing SRE principles such as monitoring and fault analysis, troubleshooting complex production issues, and performing root cause analyses. The candidate will utilize a technical stack including AWS, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in Python or Go is required to build automation and core data platform capabilities. Key tools include Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code, alongside observability tools to maintain high availability for large-scale enterprise systems.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and optimize cloud and data infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability for SaaS systems.
  • Implement SRE principles including monitoring, alerting, error budgets, and fault analysis.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analyses through postmortem reviews.
  • Lead the architectural vision and define the technical roadmap for the SRE team.
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of operational excellence and technical growth.
  • Develop automation and core data platform capabilities using Python or Go to meet enterprise requirements.
  • Create strategic roadmaps and infrastructure plans to deploy new software components at scale.
  • Translate customer feedback and stakeholder needs into actionable technical insights and improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree plus 12 years experience, Master's plus 8 years, or PhD plus 5 years of related experience.
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible.
  • Experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, networking, security, and CI/CD.
  • Experience with observability and monitoring tools.
  • Proficiency in Python, Go, or similar programming languages with a strong understanding of software development principles.
  • Experience building/managing cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure automation (preferred).
  • Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent (preferred).

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