Software Engineer – Release Management

Cisco•Rtp, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cisco is seeking a motivated Engineer to join its Release team in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, supporting software project infrastructure and product quality for Cisco Silicon One™ architecture. The role works closely with the core engineering team in Belgrade, Serbia, and globally distributed Cisco R&D centers, contributing to next-generation networking technology whose results are integrated into products used worldwide. The position oversees the software release lifecycle to ensure products are delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope. It coordinates cross-functional teams and release technical work, serves as a point of contact for technical teams and stakeholders, and drives improvements to release processes through analysis of performance metrics and automation. The role requires onsite work in RTP on a weekly basis, though some hybrid days may be available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering and at least 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
Prior experience with software development, QA automation, or release engineering.
Experience coding in a programming language such as Python, C++, Java, or a similar language.
Experience using Jira or other bug-tracking and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.
Experience with system integration and CI/CD tools.
Experience working with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
Data analytics skills and experience tracking release metrics.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee the software release lifecycle, ensuring products are delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage the technical complexities of software releases.
Serve as a primary contact between technical teams and stakeholders, providing updates on release status, issues, and resolutions.
Analyze release processes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Implement automation to improve efficiency and product quality.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid day off for an employee’s birthday.
Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
Paid personal wellness days.
Paid vacation time for non-exempt employees or a flexible vacation time-off program for eligible exempt employees.
Sick time off, with limited carryover of unused sick time.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family-member issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
Eligible employees may receive Cisco restricted stock unit grants.