Technical Lead, Backend Engineering

Cisco's AI Software & Platform team is seeking a Technical Lead for their Backend Engineering team to work on AI products and platforms for Cisco Secure products. This role is part of the AI Assistants Team, focusing on integrating AI services for Generative AI Assistant products. The position requires expertise in service operations and architecture, with a focus on building effective interfaces between service boundaries.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring deep expertise in backend engineering and AI service integration. You'll be working with cutting-edge AI technologies while ensuring the highest standards of security, performance, and reliability. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $173,100 to $241,700 USD, along with comprehensive benefits.

Cisco offers an inclusive work environment where employees can experience multiple career paths within one company. The company provides extensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible vacation policies, and paid volunteer time. As part of Cisco's commitment to security resilience, you'll be working on products that help businesses worldwide defend against threats.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of backend engineering experience, strong coding skills in Python, Java, or Go, and experience with AI service operations. This role presents an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and security, helping shape the future of Cisco's security products while being part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.