Senior Software Engineering Manager – DPU, AI Cloud Infrastructure

Cisco

Lead Senior Software Engineering Manager responsible for developing AI cloud infrastructure at Cisco. Oversee engineering teams and guide technical design and implementation decisions.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $210,600 - $305,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI cloud infrastructure architecture, leading high-performance software engineering teams, and implementing secure, observable, and scalable systems. Proficient in C/C++, Python, and Go, with a strong focus on networking, systems software, and production readiness.

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AI Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectureC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingLeadership in Software EngineeringLinux Systems Expertise

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Hard Skills

C/C++PythonGoLinux SystemsNetworkingDistributed SystemsSecurity ArchitectureCI/CDTest AutomationPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationTechnical Decision-MakingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ContainersVirtualizationObservability ToolsHealth ChecksDebugging Tools

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure SoftwareDPU-Enabled NetworkingPolicy EnforcementOperational WorkflowsProduction Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsGoLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the architecture and engineering direction for AI cloud infrastructure and DPU-enabled networking capabilities
Lead a team responsible for core infrastructure software that makes high-performance AI cloud environments deployable, secure, observable, and supportable
Participate directly in architecture reviews, design deep dives, prototype reviews, code reviews, debugging, and technical decision-making
Drive platform capabilities across infrastructure lifecycle, host networking, tenant isolation, policy enforcement, service integration, health, telemetry, and operational workflows
Evaluate emerging technologies, retire high-risk assumptions early, and guide pragmatic paths from prototype to production
Build repeatable engineering practices for validation, automation, rollout, diagnostics, upgrade safety, and production readiness
Hire, lead, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of technical leads, senior software engineers, and systems engineers
Partner across engineering, product, hardware, firmware, security, operations, and customer-facing teams to deliver coherent platform outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree + 15 years, or Master's + 12 years of related experience with C/C++, Python, Go
5+ years of supervisory or management experience leading software engineering teams
Experience running engineering teams in networking, systems software, distributed systems, security platforms, infrastructure software, or hardware-accelerated platforms
Strong technical credibility including architecture, design, debugging, and implementation tradeoffs
Deep understanding of Linux systems, host networking, packet processing, routing, policy enforcement, virtualization, containers, and production debugging
Experience with CI/CD, test automation, observability, performance analysis, health checks, upgrade safety, rollback strategy, and production support
Strong understanding of secure development practices and security architecture for distributed infrastructure systems.

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
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
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses for non-sales roles