Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

Software Engineering Technical Leader building scalable full-stack applications for Cisco’s AI-enabled Customer Experience Platform. Designing cloud-native systems and integrating AI/ML capabilities for customer success.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $214,100 - $309,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable full-stack applications and integrating AI/ML capabilities to enhance product experiences. Proficient in delivering secure, high-quality solutions within agile environments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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GolangPythonMicroservicesKubernetesAI Integration

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Hard Skills

SQLPostgreSQLAngularJavaScriptTypeScriptEvent-Driven ArchitectureRESTful API DesignAPI SecurityHierarchical Data ModelingRelational Data Modeling

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCustomer-Facing Delivery

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPJenkinsGitHub ActionsHashiCorp VaultMinIOAmazon S3

Industry Keywords

Agile DevelopmentCI/CD PracticesReal-Time Data PipelinesApplication Performance Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularApacheAWSAzureGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresPythonSQLTypeScriptVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and enhance scalable full-stack applications across the CX Platform
Design reliable, high-performing systems
Integrate AI/ML-driven capabilities to improve product experience
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers
Deliver secure, high-quality solutions in an agile development environment
Contribute to architecture, development, testing, and CI/CD practices
Deliver maintainable solutions that improve customer outcomes
Advance Cisco’s AI-enabled platform strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, or PhD with 2+ years of related experience
Experience with Golang, Python, Pytest, SQL, PostgreSQL, Angular, JavaScript, or TypeScript
Experience with microservices, Kubernetes, containerization, virtualization, AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience integrating AI features, including AI-assisted code generation
Experience with event-driven architecture, including Apache Kafka
Experience with real-time data pipelines
Experience with RESTful API design
Experience with API security
Experience with hierarchical and relational data modeling
Preferred: DevOps tools and practices such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
Preferred: Git, system design, or application performance optimization
Preferred: testing, debugging, and technical documentation
Preferred: HashiCorp Vault or MinIO/Amazon S3
Problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing delivery skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 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 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
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees