Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

. Lead technical strategy and execution for multiple teams and backend/platform product areas across cloud and on-prem deployments .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $214,100 - $309,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical strategy and execution for scalable, reliable, and secure backend systems across cloud and on-prem environments. Proficient in Agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, and mentoring engineering teams to enhance architectural integrity and engineering excellence.

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Technical Roadmap OwnershipBackend Technologies ExpertiseAgile/DevOps WorkflowsData-Driven Security ToolingMentoring Engineering Teams

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentData StructuresAlgorithmsSystem DesignClient-Side ScriptingJavaScript FrameworksBackend TechnologiesCloud EnvironmentsCI/CD PipelinesSecure Design Patterns

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGitLabReactBackboneJS

Industry Keywords

Technical StrategyEngineering ExcellenceSecurity MonitoringThreat DetectionIncident Investigations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptJenkinsPythonReactC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical strategy and execution for multiple teams and backend/platform product areas across cloud and on-prem deployments
Ensure systems are scalable, performant, reliable, secure, and maintainable
Own the technical roadmap and architectural integrity of backend services and data-processing workflows
Bridge requirements and implementation using Agile guidelines
Raise engineering excellence through documentation, code review, secure coding, testing, observability, architecture standards, and CI/CD practices
Partner with Product Management, UX, Architects, multifunctional teams, and customers
Resolve complex production issues and support customer concerns
Deliver solutions that improve security monitoring, threat detection, compliance, and incident investigations
Mentor engineers and lead design sessions and architecture reviews
Build deep knowledge of product architecture, deployment models, and real-world operating environments to advance platform evolution and customer value

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science plus 12 years of software development experience, or Master’s degree plus 8 years of related experience
Experience applying data structures, algorithms, and system design to deliver complex features end to end
Expertise in client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including React and/or BackboneJS
Experience designing, building, operating, and scaling production systems in cloud and on-prem environments
Experience working within Agile/DevOps workflows using CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitLab
Experience with data-driven security tooling or security analytics platforms
Knowledge of secure design patterns and backend security principles
Experience resolving complex customer or production issues
Expertise in backend technologies such as Python, Java, C/C++, or similar languages
Preferred: understanding of modern AI tools, ML methodologies, data pipelines, and large-scale data processing systems
Preferred: record of driving technology innovation into scalable platform capabilities
Preferred: passion for highly reliable, maintainable, and distributed backend systems
Preferred: experience mentoring engineering teams and leading multi-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, subject to continued employment and vesting conditions
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees, subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Sales incentive compensation for employees on sales plans
Opportunities to grow and build at global scale