Software Engineering Technical Leader – Isovalent Private Networking

Cisco

Research Engineer creating and leading innovative projects for Isovalent Networking. Collaborating with teams to drive technology advancements in distributed systems and networking.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoLinuxRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify fruitful directions for exploratory and innovative work
Lead medium- to long-term projects to translate innovative ideas into shipped products in collaboration with engineering teams
Develop high-quality Go and eBPF code for Cilium open-source and Enterprise edition codebases
Collaborate on architecture and design of distributed systems
Possibility to speak at public conferences about achievements (if desired)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Mastery of any of Go/Rust/C/C++/Zig or other systems programming language
Ability and desire to write high quality and efficient code
Experience in research-oriented environments
Experience in Linux systems design and networking
Experience in design and implementation of distributed systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

GoRustCC++ZigHigh-Quality CodeEfficient CodeSystems ProgrammingResearch-Oriented ExperienceDesign and Implementation

Certifications

Degree in Computer Science