Software Engineer – Release Management
About The Position
Cisco is seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join its Release team in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The role supports software project infrastructure and product quality for the Cisco Silicon One architecture and works closely with the core engineering team in Belgrade, Serbia, and globally distributed Cisco R&D centers. The position requires working onsite in RTP weekly, though some hybrid days may be available. The engineer will oversee the software release lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, communicate release status and resolutions to stakeholders, and improve release processes through performance analysis and automation. The work contributes to next-generation networking technology used by leading companies worldwide.
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 at least one 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 to ensure products are delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage the technical complexities of software releases by combining software development expertise with release coordination.
- Serve as a primary contact between technical teams and stakeholders, providing regular updates on release status, issues, and resolutions.
- Analyze release processes and performance metrics to identify improvements.
- Implement automation to improve efficiency and product quality.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and vesting conditions.
- Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Paid sick time
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
