Senior Manager, Developer Platforms

Cisco

Senior Manager leading Splunk’s developer platforms and quality engineering systems. Driving platform strategy, software quality, release confidence, and developer productivity.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,600 - $257,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams through architectural transformations while establishing strategies and roadmaps for internal platform capabilities. Proven ability to drive software quality improvements and enhance developer productivity through effective communication and data-driven decision-making.

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Software Engineering ExperienceTeam LeadershipStrategy DevelopmentAutomated TestingMetrics Establishment

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAutomated TestingQuality FrameworksRelease PipelinesDeveloper ToolingArchitectural TransformationData AnalysisPerformance ManagementTechnical DirectionRoadmap Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInfluencing DirectionCoachingBuilding Inclusive TeamsCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Software QualityDeveloper EnablementEngineering LeadershipInternal Platform CapabilitiesRelease Confidence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Splunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead three teams responsible for quality platforms and developer enablement
Set the strategy and roadmap for platforms used by Splunk’s internal engineering community
Direct delivery of capabilities that improve software quality and release confidence
Guide adoption as teams move through architectural and platform change
Balance long-term strategy with near-term delivery
Drive measurable gains in reliability, adoption, and developer productivity
Work with senior engineering leaders on technical ambition and practical outcomes
Lead through a manager-of-managers structure

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience building, testing, and releasing software at scale
3+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including responsibility for delivery, staffing, performance, or technical direction
Experience defining strategy, building roadmaps, and delivering internal platform capabilities for engineering customers
Experience with automated testing, quality frameworks, release pipelines, developer tooling, or comparable software delivery systems
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience managing managers or leading multiple engineering teams
Experience leading teams through architectural, organizational, or platform transformation
Experience establishing metrics and using data and developer feedback to guide priorities, measure impact, and drive adoption
Ability to communicate clearly, influence direction, and align senior technical leaders, architects, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to coach and grow engineering managers while building inclusive, high-performing teams

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, subject to continued employment and vesting periods
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations
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 from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency issues involving family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans