Software Engineering Technical Leader

Role Overview

The Software Engineering Technical Leader will lead a team of engineers in developing software for Cisco's Silicon One network processors. The team will work closely with customers to define requirements, scope features, and drive the development process from start to finish. The leader will take full ownership of delivering high-quality software on schedule and provide guidance on design, implementation, and reviews.

What You Will Do

As a Software Engineering Technical Leader, you will use modern C++, the Silicon One network processing language, and Python to develop software for the NPU. You will participate in customer discussions to define requirements, scope features, and drive the development process from start to finish. You will take full ownership of delivering high-quality software on schedule, while leading a team of engineers and providing guidance on design, implementation, and reviews.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is a great fit for an accomplished technical leader with extensive experience in software development for the networking domain. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing people and innovative customers developing the next generation of world-class products.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science EE/CS combined with 8+ years of related experience or Master of Science EE/CS combined with 6+ years of related experience
• Prior expertise in software development and integration while using one or more of the following programming languages: C++, Python
• Prior expertise with networking protocols and technologies (e.g., L2/L3, MPLS, BGP, OSPF)
• Prior expertise in analytical reasoning and debugging, with experience using tools such as GDB, PDB, etc.
• Prior working experience with algorithms and data structures

Benefits

• 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
• Paid time away (vacation, sick time, holidays)
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
• Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)