Leader, Software Engineering

The application window is expected to close on: 05/08/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team Cisco IT is a transformation engine enabling people to do the best work of their lives! Our vision is to be loved as the world’s best IT organization. We lead with user experience, accept agile ways of working, drive engineering efficiency, and deliver with Cloud first, shift left, AI powered technology. The Component Operations Supply Chain IT team is at the forefront of transforming our supply chain through technology. We specialize in implementing and optimizing our Supply Chain ERP solution, a critical backbone for managing everything from procurement to delivery. Our expertise ensures seamless integration of processes, providing real-time visibility and control over our entire supply chain operations. We empower data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operational agility. What You’ll Do: Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers, and technical project manager while fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence Collaborate with technical leads to manage technical debt, improve performance, and guide architectural decisions Partner with Product, Supply Chain, Business Operations, and SMEs to clarify requirements and align priorities Monitor and resolve production issues to ensure system stability, data integrity, and timely support Remove obstacles, manage risks, and ensure teams have the tools and support needed for delivery Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and drive team health and engagement initiatives Lead hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning to build strong engineering teams Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and external technology vendors Min Qualifications • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience with 8 years in DevOps engineering and 4 years of engineering leadership experience managing diverse, globally distributed teams. • Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, driving technical strategy, fostering an AI-first development culture, and ensuring the successful design and deployment of scalable large scale engineering applications. • Extensive experience with SaaS and distributed systems. • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (planning, order management, logistics, and inventory) combined with hands-on experience supporting IT systems, including supply chain technologies such as ERP, WMS, and system integrations. • Deep experience in developing and managing high-performing engineering teams and leading agile teams, managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively with both engineering teams and executive leadership. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with building and maintaining various Oracle Fusion Cloud modules, including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), SCM (Supply Chain Management), and CX (Customer Experience). 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. M ... (truncated, view full listing at source)