Software Engineering Technical Leader
Core
Lead software engineering for secure, cloud-native networking and simulation platforms powering Cisco's domain-specific large language models.
Role type
Senior IC software engineering technical leader
Builds
Secure network topologies, controller automation ecosystems, and distributed software for AI training/evaluation
Domain
Networking, Security, Cloud Infrastructure, AI/LLMs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Network simulation (CML, EVE-NG), Cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker), Network automation (REST APIs, SDKs), Secure SDLC practices, Telemetry and monitoring
Preferred skills
High-fidelity simulation model validation, Cisco controller environment management, Data contract design, Infrastructure as code, Security automation
Technologies
Python, Go, C++, Java, Cisco Modeling Labs (CML), Nexus Dashboard, Catalyst Center, Intersight, Cisco HyperFabric, Docker, Kubernetes, TCP/IP, BGP, EVPN, VXLAN
Responsibilities
Architect high-fidelity secure network topologies and data validation pipelines; Lead secure automation of network controllers across environments; Design and test high-performance distributed software; Implement telemetry and monitoring for platform performance; Mentor peers and shape engineering roadmap
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
