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Principal Engineer - ThousandEyes

Cisco is a global technology leader that designs and develops networking and communication solutions.
$227,100 - $323,500
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Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Principal Engineer - ThousandEyes

Join Cisco's ThousandEyes team as a Principal Engineer where you'll play a crucial role in shaping the architectural future of network assurance solutions. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including AI/ML workloads, cloud-based applications, and on-premises solutions. You'll be part of a dynamic environment using a modern tech stack including Java, Python, and Kubernetes, while working on large-scale real-time streaming pipelines.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll collaborate across teams to drive architectural decisions and ensure operational excellence. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in object-oriented programming and distributed systems. You'll be instrumental in developing solutions that address the growing complexity of application connectivity.

Cisco offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible vacation policy, and various wellness offerings. The company's culture promotes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, with opportunities to contribute to technical blogs and publications.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact at a global technology leader while working with enterprise-scale systems and modern technologies. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of network assurance technology while enjoying the stability and benefits of working for an industry leader.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineer - ThousandEyes

  • Steer architectural and design direction for AI/ML workloads
  • Lead on-premises solutions and cloud-based agents development
  • Work across teams to ensure optimal architectural direction
  • Ensure Operational Excellence
  • Mentor peers and team members
  • Proactively identify and resolve risks in production systems

Requirements For Principal Engineer - ThousandEyes

Java
Python
Kubernetes
Kafka
  • 15+ years of software development experience
  • Expert-level understanding of object-oriented programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Scala)
  • Strong Computer Science fundamentals and object-oriented design skills
  • Experience with large-scale real-time streaming pipelines using Kafka, Flink, or Spark
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or similar
  • Exceptional team collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and provide reliable estimates
  • Experience working in fast-paced development environment

Benefits For Principal Engineer - ThousandEyes

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

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