Software Program Manager, Engineering Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 04/03/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco Silicon One leads the ASIC design for next-generation network devices, shaping the future of networking in the AI/ML era with industry-leading silicon solutions. Our technology delivers high speed, programmability, power efficiency, and scalability, supporting Open Standards, Open Networking, and cloud data centers. As part of the S1 team, you’ll work alongside talented engineers and innovative customers to build world-class products. The team spearheads the development of SDK for multiple generations of Cisco ASIC families, enabling advanced networking capabilities across diverse platforms. Your Impact In this role, you will lead sophisticated, multi-functional programs that span silicon development, firmware, and system delivery — driving execution from initial concept through production. You’ll collaborate with diverse engineering teams, and operations, to deliver high-quality solutions while crafting processes and ensuring strategic alignment across the organization. Specific Responsibilities include: Driving end-to-end program execution for the Silicon One ASIC software ecosystem including the integration with Industry lead network operating systems Drive multi-functional alignment across engineering in a globally distributed environment. Own program schedules, milestones, dependencies, risk management, and executive communications. Partner closely with software engineering leaders to ensure tight hardware/software co-development and integration. Liaise with Cisco internal BUs and customers to collect requirements and manage prioritization across competing stakeholder interests. Serve as a key interface for partners-facing technical delivery. Driving complex programs spanning in large, multi-functional, globally distributed teams. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. Working without authority while maintaining accountability for outcomes. Operating effectively in environments with high ambiguity, rapid change, and daring timelines. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of experience in Engineering Program Management and/or Engineering Teams Management within the high-tech electronics industry Experience in systems software development, to include software lifecycle and delivery models. Experience leading sophisticated hardware and software programs for ASIC-based products in large-scale or cloud environments. Experience with influencing both technical leaders and executive stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering or other technical field. Experience leading hardware, software, or system programs for hyperscalers, OEMs, or major network operators. Prior experience leading system software products, specifically defining and managing SDKs for high-performance ASICs. Good technical understanding of high-performance networking silicon (switch and router ASICs) Experience in customer-facing roles, delivering technically sophisticated solutions. 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)