Lead Software Engineer, Web Platform

Cisco ThousandEyes is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Web Platform team, focusing on building common abstractions shared across development teams. This frontend-leaning role involves working on the underpinnings of their web application to ensure smooth operation for end users and intuitive building for developers. The position is part of ThousandEyes, a Digital Experience Assurance platform that helps organizations deliver flawless digital experiences across all networks.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, working on critical projects like upgrading core frontend frameworks, modernizing page rendering strategies, and implementing microfrontends architecture. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of frontend development while working in a FedRAMP compliant environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced frontend engineer who enjoys platform-level work and wants to make a broad impact across an engineering organization. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies at a leading tech company. The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to drive organizational change through best practices and innovation.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience with modern frontend frameworks, strong programming skills in languages like Java and Go, and a passion for improving developer experience and application performance. You'll be joining a team that values continuous learning, problem-solving, and collaboration, with recent projects including major framework upgrades, architecture modernization, and security improvements.