Leader, Software Engineering

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

3d•$151,600 - $222,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dynamic Engineering Team at Cisco, where we are redefining enterprise software development through modern AI-driven tools and rapid innovation. Our team’s purpose is to design, build, and scale internal / external applications that streamline operations, reduce third-party software costs, and accelerate Customer’s and Cisco’s digital transformation. You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled, matrixed group of developers, technical experts, and multi-functional partners from Platform, Product Management, and Delivery organizations. The team thrives in an agile, collaborative environment that values bias to action, continuous learning, and the opportunity to influence core business outcomes. If you’re excited about being on the forefront of AI-enabled engineering at scale, this is the place for you. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of our applications. You will drive innovation in application development, ensure rigorous quality through functional and performance testing, and oversee the seamless deployment of solutions into production. You will be a key advocate for modern engineering practices, specifically focusing on robust CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) processes to accelerate delivery and maintain high system reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar STEM field.
10+ years of professional experience with 4+ years leading and managing software engineering teams.
Experience managing distributed engineering teams in a global organization.
Technical background in application development and modern software delivery lifecycles.
Experience with CI/CD methodologies, automation tools, and performance testing frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies and infrastructure-as-code.
Demonstrated ability to drive technical transformation and process improvements.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-quality software applications.
Define and implement strategies for functional and performance testing to ensure product stability and performance before production release.
Champion the end-to-end CI/CD process, ensuring automated pipelines are efficient, secure, and reliable.
Provide leadership support for production environments, ensuring high availability and rapid incident resolution.
Partner with product management, architecture, and operations teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives. Drive the Execution Commit process and deliver based on the commitment.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)