Director, Engineering | Silicon One Software Customer Enginering Team
Cisco · Posted Oct 6
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
Cisco Silicon One is the center of Cisco's ASIC design, developing next-generation network devices for the AI/ML era. The team works in a startup atmosphere within a stable corporate environment, hosting all silicon hardware and software development under one roof. This role leads a software engineering team in India for the Silicon One Customer Engineering team, collaborating globally to deliver software development kits for Cisco's networking solutions.
What you will do
- As a Director of Engineering, Silicon One Software for the Silicon One Customer Engineering team, you will lead a dynamic group of software engineers in India and collaborate closely with our customers North America and Silicon One Engineering teams in USA and Europe. You will be at the forefront of managing, supporting and delivering sophisticated software development kits that are integral to Cisco's networking solutions to Silicon One customers.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- We are looking for a leader who "cannot go wrong"-someone with the gravitas to lead senior engineers and the operational savvy to run a site.
- Experienced Engineering Leader: You have a proven track record of managing large (30+ people), high-performing software teams, within the Semiconductor or Networking domains. You have 10+ years of experience in the industry.
- Site Builder: You have experience scaling teams in India, understanding the nuances of the local market, compensation structures, and talent landscape.
- Technical Depth: You possess the technical background to command the respect of senior engineers. You understand the complexities of SDKs, ASICs, and networking protocols.
- Global Collaborator: You are comfortable working across time zones and cultures, capable of influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
- You hold a BSC or a higher degree, from a leading university, with excellence.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions that transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. The company specializes in routing, switching, data center infrastructure, and software-defined networking designed for enterprises of all sizes. Today, Cisco drives major advancements in AI infrastructure, observability, and secure hybrid work platforms.
- Industry
- Networking
- Company size
- 90000+ employees
- Founded
- 1984
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
President and Chief Product Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer
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