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Leader - Software Engineering

Global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment.
$140,400 - $200,700
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Security · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Leader - Software Engineering

Cisco Cloud Security is seeking a Software Engineering Leader to spearhead their cloud-delivered security services initiatives in the SSE, SIG, and SASE space. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring 10+ years of software development experience and 5+ years of team leadership. The position focuses on developing and operating security applications using Kubernetes in AWS, with emphasis on building enterprise-grade security solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead development teams in creating cutting-edge security capabilities, managing service chains for multiple inspection engines, and developing RESTful APIs for Enterprise Network integrations. This role requires expertise in cloud technologies, distributed systems, and security frameworks, with hands-on experience in languages like Rust, Go, and C++.

Cisco offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible vacation policy, and paid volunteer time. The company culture emphasizes learning, transparency, and mutual respect, with opportunities to work on critical security infrastructure that shapes the industry's future.

The role combines strategic leadership with technical depth, requiring someone who can balance high-quality product delivery with innovation while fostering team growth and maintaining security compliance standards. Working at Cisco means joining a global leader in technology, with opportunities to impact cloud security solutions used worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Leader - Software Engineering

  • Own, execute and deliver significant features and initiatives with cross-team collaboration
  • Solve important customer problems and deliver the most impactful results
  • Track project status & deliverables, balance high quality product delivery under tight schedules
  • Contribute to all phases of product development, operations, and maintenance
  • Participate in system design, development and scaling of functional components
  • Influence the team for the best software development practices and effective DevOps
  • Contribute towards strategic quality, consistency and scalability initiatives
  • Contribute to a no-blame culture that values learning, transparency, accountability

Requirements For Leader - Software Engineering

Go
Kubernetes
Linux
Rust
  • 5+ years of experience in leading and managing software engineering teams
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and technical role
  • 5+ years of experience with data plane including C/C++, Rust, GO and working with SaaS and Cloud Technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Containers
  • Experience running/operating service in AWS/Private cloud and familiarization with EKS, Lambda, DB
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and API Communication using modern API gateways
  • Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and distributed systems
  • Working knowledge of testing methodologies, monitoring, observability tools, and techniques
  • Knowledge of Networking (WAN, SDWAN), routing/switching, L3/L4, TCP/IP is a plus

Benefits For Leader - Software Engineering

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Quality medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Up to twelve paid holidays per year
  • Flexible Vacation Time Off policy
  • 80 hours of sick time off
  • Paid time for volunteering

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