Software Engineering Technical Leader (Identity Engineering - SSO)
Core
Set technical direction for Cisco's unified identity platform, focusing on core SSO, identity-brokering, authentication, and federation across heterogeneous systems.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Leader (Identity Engineering)
Builds
Unified identity foundation supporting workforce users, service identities, and AI agents across Cisco products.
Domain
Enterprise Identity Management, Security, Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Technical leadership for distributed systems/microservices, Python (backend/APIs, async), Identity/Auth/Security design, AI-assisted development practices, Cross-functional influence, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Leading complex multi-team initiatives, Identity protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM), REST APIs/OpenAPI, AWS/SQL/Redis/Event-driven, React/TypeScript, Spec-driven development/ADR
Technologies
Python, AWS, SQL, Redis, React, TypeScript, SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, WS-Federation, OpenAPI
Responsibilities
Own architecture and technical direction for core SSO and identity-broker capabilities; Lead design and development of secure, scalable SSO services and APIs; Turn ambiguous needs into clear specifications and executable plans; Establish practices for AI-assisted development; Serve as technical bridge among engineering squads and product teams; Raise engineering standards through design and code reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
