Software Engineering Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 04/15/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team Our team serves as the critical system integration and release gatekeepers for the Cisco 8000 (Spitfire) series, the next-generation routing technology powering global web providers. We sit at the intersection of infrastructure engineering and customer validation, ensuring that our cutting-edge networking solutions meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. We operate with customer-focused, high-energy that thrives on solving complex, large-scale distributed systems challenges. We are currently at the forefront of the industry’s transition toward full-stack observability, providing a unique environment where innovation is not just encouraged but required to keep the internet connected. Joining us means working on the technology that defines the future of networking while having a direct, tangible impact on our global customer base. Your Impact As a Technical Leader, you will architect and operationalize end-to-end DevOps and Observability strategies to transform how we validate and monitor our most complex networking systems. You will lead the design and implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines and scalable test frameworks to improve release confidence and drive quality gates that minimize customer-facing defects. You will integrate advanced AI/ML analytics into our observability stack to automate defect triage, log summarization, and root cause analysis, significantly reducing time-to-resolution. You will develop executive-level dashboards and telemetry processing engines to provide actionable performance insights for internal teams and external service providers. Ultimately, your success will be measured by your ability to increase system reliability and scale our infrastructure to support 100 node deployments, ensuring that our products remain the gold standard in the industry. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10 years of professional experience in DevOps, systems engineering, or large-scale networking. 5 years of hands-on experience designing and managing large-scale observability platforms (e.g., Splunk, Grafana). 3 years of experience integrating AI/ML models into production software or infrastructure environments. Proven proficiency in Python or Go programming languages for automation and data processing. Preferred Qualifications Deep expertise in networking protocols and experience with large-scale router environments (core, edge, WAN, or DC). Strong background in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional technical strategy. Experience working in a customer-facing capacity, translating complex technical metrics into business value. Familiarity with competitive networking environments (e.g., Juniper or Arista) and their respective architectural challenges. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S ... (truncated, view full listing at source)