Software Engineering Technical Leader (Data plane- C, Linux, TLS, Kubernetes| 10-15 years| Bangalore)

Join Cisco's Security Business Group (SBG), a $2B+ revenue division leading the company's transformation to software and recurring revenue models. As a Software Engineering Technical Leader in the Cloud Security group, you'll be part of an autonomous startup-like environment focused on developing cloud-delivered security solutions. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in cloud architecture, security systems, and data plane technologies.

You'll lead a team building innovative cloud security services that protect web traffic, working with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud platforms. The position requires deep technical knowledge spanning networking protocols, security architecture, and cloud-native development. You'll be responsible for both technical strategy and team leadership, partnering across engineering, product and field teams to drive technology decisions and deliver scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of software development experience, with proven success leading technology strategy and product delivery. Strong expertise in cloud architectures, security domains, and low-level system programming is essential. You'll help shape the future of cloud security while working in an innovative, startup-like culture within Cisco.

This role offers the opportunity to make significant impact in a fast-growing business unit, with the stability and resources of an industry leader. You'll work on challenging technical problems while building and mentoring a team of talented engineers. The position provides competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with Cisco's commitment to work-life balance and giving back to the community through paid volunteer time.