Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

Technical Leader building Cisco’s high-scale Java CPQ and commerce platforms. Integrating enterprise systems and advancing distributed, AI-assisted software engineering.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeCalifornia, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,600 - $222,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing high-throughput, low-latency Java services, with a strong focus on distributed systems and AI-assisted development practices. Proficient in agile methodologies and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions.

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Java 17+ DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkDistributed Systems DesignCI/CD and Container OrchestrationAI Coding Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentWeb Application DevelopmentHigh-Throughput ServicesLow-Latency ServicesData VisualizationAnalytics TechnologiesAI/ML TechnologiesMongoDBCassandraElasticsearch

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityInnovation

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesJenkinsGitSpinnakerDockerKafkaCloud-Native Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Agile DevelopmentCommerce PlatformsBilling SystemsSupply Chain IntegrationOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CassandraCloudDistributed SystemsDockerElasticSearchJavaJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMongoDBSpinnakerSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement high-throughput, low-latency Java services for Cisco’s next-generation CPQ platform and large-scale commerce systems
Partner with product management and engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions using agile development practices
Build and support distributed software systems enabling direct sales, partners, distributors, and subscription-based offerings
Integrate commerce platforms with billing, invoicing, tax, contracts, supply chain, and manufacturing systems
Improve operational efficiency and scalability
Influence AI-assisted development practices and contribute to platform innovation
Participate in design and code reviews
Improve system performance, reliability, and user experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of software development experience building web applications and integrations
Experience designing and implementing high-throughput, low-latency Java services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks
Experience building distributed systems with availability, latency, and scalability requirements
Experience with CI/CD and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Spinnaker, and Docker
Practical experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, or similar agentic development tools
Proficiency in MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and cloud-native technologies
Experience developing reporting interfaces, data feeds, or data visualizations for business or partner users
Knowledge of analytics and AI/ML technologies, including RAG pipelines and semantic search
Experience creating internal AI development accelerators such as prompt libraries, custom agents, or evaluation frameworks
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment with a passion for innovation, application development, and improving user experiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies