Leader, Software Engineering
Cisco · Posted Oct 2
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
Cisco Wireless, a division of Cisco Networking, builds cloud and on-prem managed wireless networking platforms, including wireless controllers and Access Points, using real-time telemetry from thousands of deployed networks worldwide to improve performance and stability. This engineering manager role leads the Dashboard team, building, scaling, and directing engineers responsible for Dashboard development and integration across different layers. The leader shapes technical direction, drives execution with cross-functional partners, and ensures delivery of high-quality wireless solutions.
What you will do
- Leads a team of software engineers in the design, development and implementation of products or foundational technology (like Cloud development, Scalable systems etc)
- Typically leads teams working on large features from technical design through completion.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure technical standards (e.g., potentially with external technology providers, and any internal technology dependencies)
- Contributes to and maintains processes and standards (e.g., for design reviews, security, and testing)
- Provides feedback and insight into standards and practices while identifying areas for improvement in process, architecture, design, and security
- Considers all aspects of security from secure development practices to proper security architecture functionality
- Leads large and/or complex projects from requirements to completion
- Manages product and/or system level tradeoffs and design decisions to drive quality and consistency; updates team priorities as appropriate
- Accountable for quality of product within area of responsibility; makes recommendations to products and services with respect to issues, opportunities and improvements, focusing on quality and performance
- Contributes to product roadmap discussions and provide schedules and resource estimates, drives successful project and/or product development
- May lead discussions with customers and/or stakeholders to explain solutions, gather feedback, and work with cross functional teams to ensure feedback is reflected in design decisions and deployment
- Works multi-functionally to define, drive, and deliver key projects in timely manner (e.g., Product Management, Operations, QA Firmware, Software, Mechanical, Vendors)
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience Also requires 4+ years of supervisory experience.
- Experience in leading development and test teams working on technological stack including Kubernetes, Ruby on Rails, React JS, Postgress SQL, Automation frameworks, Python, Cypress.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to partner with Product, UX, QA, and Operations to align technical execution with business objectives.
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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