CareerPlan

Software Engineering Technical Leader

Milpitas, California, USFull-time$214k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10

Core

Guide complex Nexus data center deployments, resolve business-critical customer challenges, and influence architectural decisions for modern data center environments.

Role type

Senior Technical Leader (Data Center Networking)

Builds

Scalable, resilient data center environments using Nexus switching, automation, and AI-driven workflows.

Domain

Data Center Networking / Infrastructure

Required skills

Data center networking expertise, Nexus switching, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, RoCEv2, PFC, multicast, PTP, automation, AI-driven workflows, architectural decision-making, customer engagement, mentorship, trade-off evaluation.

Preferred skills

Industry standard methodologies delivery, Cisco Data Center offerings experience, cross-organizational technical leadership.

Technologies

Cisco Nexus, Nexus Dashboard, EVPN, VXLAN, BGP, RoCEv2, PFC, Multicast, PTP, Automation tools.

Responsibilities

Own technical strategy and execution of Nexus deployments; Serve as trusted authority on data center technologies; Drive resolution of high-severity customer challenges; Influence future of Nexus portfolio; Champion automation and AI-enabled workflows; Evaluate critical trade-off decisions; Lead multi-functional initiatives; Communicate complex technical strategies; Mentor senior engineers; Develop scalable feedback mechanisms.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities