Lead Backend Engineer, Studio

Cisco

. Lead the architectural design and development of scalable backend platform technologies for Cisco’s next-generation AI products .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesSenior💰 $186,900 - $267,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing scalable backend platforms, with a strong focus on AI/ML infrastructures and generative AI technologies. Proven ability to lead engineering initiatives and mentor teams while effectively communicating strategies to stakeholders.

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Backend Platform DevelopmentPython ProgrammingAWS DeploymentContainerization with DockerGenerative AI Integration

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Hard Skills

Backend Platform DevelopmentPython ProgrammingGo ProgrammingMicroservices ArchitectureAI/ML Infrastructure DesignData Pipeline ManagementGenerative AI TechnologiesLLM FrameworksCloud Services ManagementAI Tools and ML Methodologies

Soft Skills

Mentoring Engineering TeamsCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

AI ProductsNetworking SolutionsSecurity SolutionsProduction EnvironmentEngineering Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architectural design and development of scalable backend platform technologies for Cisco’s next-generation AI products
Architect, build, validate, and deploy AI/ML infrastructures and AI-powered networking and security solutions
Drive resolution of highly complex technical challenges affecting business direction
Collaborate with product and research teams to transform AI strategies into production-ready systems
Influence internal and external stakeholders by communicating engineering strategies to senior leadership
Lead high-impact engineering initiatives for the Studio platform
Bridge AI research and production-grade software at global enterprise scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science + 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience
Experience building and scaling backend platforms in a production environment
5+ years of professional programming experience using Python and/or Go
Experience deploying and managing services on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with microservices architectures
Direct experience integrating and building with Generative AI technologies and LLM frameworks
Understanding of modern AI tools, ML methodologies, and data pipelines
Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading cross-functional platform initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies